Business Development Manager – Scientific Recruitment
Evolve Scientific Recruitment is seeking two
Business Development Managers,
one based in
Sydney
, the other in
Melbourne
to grow and nurture client partnerships across the scientific, pharmaceutical, and technical industries.
Bring your scientific knowledge and commercial mindset to a role where you'll connect Australia's best scientific talent with leading innovators and researchers shaping the world of tomorrow
What You'll Be Doing:
Client Partnerships:
Develop and manage strong, long-term relationships with clients across the scientific and technical industries, ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations.
Strategic Business Development:
Identify new business opportunities, expand key accounts, and pitch tailored recruitment solutions that solve real-world workforce challenges in pharma, biotech, FMCG, environmental sciences, and beyond.
Industry Expertise:
Leverage your scientific background to understand client needs and translate complex technical briefs into effective recruitment strategies.
Consultative Sales:
Work closely with hiring managers and internal recruitment consultants to deliver end-to-end solutions, ensuring both client and candidate satisfaction.
Collaboration & Growth:
Partner with internal teams to share market insights, contribute to strategic growth plans, and support national expansion initiatives.
What We're Looking For:
STEM Background
: A degree in science or a related technical field, bonus points for experience in a lab, R&D, pharma, food, or environmental sectors.
Sales/BD Experience
: Proven success in business development, account management, or consultative sales, ideally in recruitment or technical services.
Commercial Acumen
: A sharp eye for opportunity and the confidence to build value-driven proposals that convert into long-term partnerships.
People-First Approach
: Strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused mindset, with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly.
Resilient & Driven
: Motivated, proactive, and not afraid to pick up the phone or walk into a lab to build relationships.
Team Player
: Collaborative and supportive, with a strong sense of initiative and ownership.
What You'll Get:
Competitive Base + Commission
: Your earning potential reflects your impact.
Flexible Location
: 1 role in
Sydney
, 1 in
Melbourne,
local knowledge a big plus
Hybrid Work Options
: Flexibility to support work-life balance.
Extra Leave Days
: Your birthday off + loyalty leave as you grow with us.
Ongoing Training & Career Progression
: Work with the best and become the best with structured mentorship and support.
Award-Winning Culture
: Inclusive, driven, and genuinely passionate about what we do.
Purpose-Driven Work
: Help advance scientific progress by connecting the right people to the right projects.
At
Evolve Scientific Recruitment
, we don't just fill jobs, we power progress. With deep industry expertise and a personal approach, we're the trusted partner for Australia's scientific community.
Join a team that's as passionate about people as it is about science.
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