Business Development Representative - Melbourne
We are seeking a driven Business Development Representative to generate new business opportunities within the Education and Government sectors, including Higher Education, Government agencies, and Local Government.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of sector-specific procurement cycles, budget limitations, and decision-making processes.
* Generate qualified opportunities within Higher Education and Government sectors
* Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities
* Work with assigned Account Executives to develop opportunities and approach targeted segments
Sector-Specific Activities:
* Build relationships with key decision-makers (e.g., IT Directors, CIOs, Procurement Officers)
* Understand and align outreach with fiscal year planning and budget cycles
* Develop expertise in education GRC technology requirements and government compliance standards
* Participate in education conferences, government vendor fairs, and sector-specific events
Skills and Qualifications:
* 1–3 years of B2B sales development or related experience
* Background in selling to education or government sectors preferred
* Knowledge of public sector procurement and RFP/RFQ processes
* Strong communicator with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
* Skilled in research, account mapping, and navigating complex organizations
* Resilient, process-driven, and effective in managing long sales cycles
* Excellent time management and organizational abilities
About Us:
We're building a future-ready team, and AI is part of how we work smarter. If you're curious, adaptable and open to using AI to improve how you work, you'll thrive at our organization.
We have offices all over the world including America, Australia, Malaysia and India with people doing lots of different and exciting jobs.
To ensure a flexible and inclusive process, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments by contacting us. All matters will be treated with strict confidence.