Business Development Executive (Junior)

About the role

A growing business in Sydney is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Business Development Executive. You will develop new business opportunities, build strong client relationships and represent the company in face-to-face client meetings across Sydney. The role is junior level, aimed at candidates with 6 months to 1 year of professional experience.

Key responsibilities

• Drive new logo acquisition by identifying, approaching and converting new clients across the Sydney market.
• Visit prospective and existing clients to build and maintain long-term relationships.
• Generate leads through networking, referrals, cold calling and market research.
• Understand client requirements and present staffing and recruitment solutions.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations and follow-up discussions, and keep clients regularly updated.
• Collaborate with internal recruitment teams to deliver quality talent solutions.
• Maintain accurate sales activity and pipeline updates in the CRM.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly business development targets.

Required profile

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in business development, sales, account management or another customer-facing role.
• Currently based in Sydney and available for regular client visits.
• Valid Australian work rights.
• Applications from candidates with more than 3 years of relevant experience will not be considered.

Required skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Confidence in meeting clients and representing the company professionally.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented and eager to learn.

To have an advantage, prior exposure to or knowledge of the IT staffing, recruitment or technology consulting industry, and understanding of the Australian business environment and local market.

What we offer

• Base salary of AUD 60,000 - 80,000 per year depending on experience.
• On-target earnings of an additional AUD 30,000 - 40,000.
• Career growth and learning opportunities.
• Exposure to leading enterprise clients.