3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from Forbes AustraliaEmpowering Business Growth through ConnectionAt Forbes Australia, we don’t just tell the stories of success, we create the opportunities that fuel it. Since 2022, we've been the definitive voice of ambition, achievement, and influence, bringing together Australia’s most powerful leaders, entrepreneurs, and brands.We’re looking for a Business Development Manager with serious commercial instincts; a smart, confident, relentless sales professional who knows how to research a market, uncover opportunities and open doors that haven’t been knocked on yet.This is a role for someone who can build a list from scratch, make cold calls with confidence, and turn observations into opportunities. If you know how to sell value at a high level, and you’ve done it in B2B, professional services, finance, or luxury, we want to talk.The Role:This role is built for someone who enjoys starting from scratch; researching the market, understanding industry movements, and finding alignment between brand strategy and the Forbes audience. Your focus will be on driving new revenue through strategic cold outreach, industry observation, and senior-level selling.You will:Research brands, industries, and categories to identify who is advertising, what they’re promoting, and where strategic opportunity exists across our platformsBuild and manage a high-quality pipeline of prospects through independent lead sourcing and outreachInitiate cold conversations with CMOs, marketing directors, and founders, framing Forbes Australia as a strategic channel for their brand and audience goalsTailor proposals that leverage our media suite, spanning print, digital, branded content, social, and live eventsManage the full sales cycle from prospecting and proposal through to negotiation and closeWork closely with editorial, marketing, and events teams to shape integrated solutions that deliver commercial and brand outcomesStay attuned to category shifts and advertiser activity to identify new commercial anglesWho You Are5–10 years in business development, partnerships, or high-level B2B salesA proven ability to open new accounts through cold outreach and relationship developmentStrong research instincts, you read the market, interpret trends, and craft compelling commercial anglesExperience selling into senior decision-makers and presenting high-value solutions with credibility and polishCommercial sophistication, you understand the full business lifecycle, not just media or marketingA self-starter mindset, with a disciplined sales process and the confidence to back your thinkingWhy Forbes Australia?A globally recognised brand that commands attentionA premium audience of influential leaders, decision-makers, and entrepreneursAn integrated product suite that allows for sophisticated, multi-platform campaignsAn agile, fast-moving team where commercial thinking is valued and rewardedSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionBusiness Development and SalesIndustriesMarketing Services, Advertising Services, and Events ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Forbes Australia by 2xGet notified about new Business Development Manager jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.New Business Development Manager, Small Medium Business - AUNZSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoBusiness Development Manager - Australia and New ZealandSurry Hills, New South Wales, Australia A$80,000.00-A$95,000.00 1 month agoBusiness Development Manager - Empowering Startups and SMEs to Succeed GloballySydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoBusiness Development Manager (Corporate) (SaaS) - NSWSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoWeChat Pay - Senior Business Development ManagerSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$135,000.00-A$190,000.00 4 months agoSenior Business Development Manager - Northern RegionSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$250,000.00-A$350,000.00 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$100,000.00-A$150,000.00 4 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoRegional Business Development & Bid ManagerSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoPyrmont, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoBusiness Development Manager - NSW, SA & WASydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoBusiness Development Manager - EducationMillers Point, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoArtarmon, New South Wales, Australia 10 hours agoBusiness Development Manager - Rail Freight (Intermodal)Ingleburn, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 hours agoPyrmont, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoBusiness Development Manager - FinTech / VCBusiness Development Manager - IT Solutions - $130K Base OTE 200k+Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoRydalmere, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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