Business Development Advisor & Representative

Projectory; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Business Development Advisor to drive new business opportunities in the electricity sector. This role offers a chance to engage in exciting projects, from connection services to innovative commercial ventures. The ideal candidate will possess a strong customer focus and excellent communication skills, along with a relevant tertiary qualification. With a supportive and inclusive culture, this company values your potential beyond qualifications, encouraging you to apply even if you don't meet every criterion. Join a team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, where your contributions can make a real impact.

Benefits

Performance Bonus Eligibility

Flexible Working Arrangements

15 Days Personal Leave

16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Additional Paid Volunteering Leave

Qualifications

• Strong customer focus with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in contract administration or customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing proposals and bids for new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with technical advisors to develop commercial agreements.

Skills

Customer Focus

Excellent Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Engineering

Tertiary Qualification in Business

Tertiary Qualification in Project Management

Job description

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network which delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power our homes, businesses and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

Employee Benefits

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package, based on experience. In addition, we are proud to offer:

• Performance bonus eligibility of up to 15%
• Flexible and remote working arrangements including regular work from home
• 15 days personal/carers leave per year
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer or 4 weeks as the secondary carer
• Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave
• Flexibility to utilise public holiday leave entitlements for other cultural celebrations

The Opportunity

ElectraNet is seeking a Business Development Advisor and Business Development Representative to support the identification, securing, and winning of new business opportunities, including connection services, build, own, operate and maintain (BOOM) projects, and other commercial ventures. As a part of this role, you will:

• Assist in the preparation of proposals, bids, and transactions for new business opportunities.
• Support the development of contracts and agreements.
• Develop an understanding of business processes and technical capabilities.
• Proactively engage and collaborate with key technical advisors and project managers to develop commercial agreements that meet technical and regulatory constraints.
• Seek out and contribute to the development of improvement initiatives.

About You

The successful candidate will be a motivated and proactive individual with a strong customer focus and excellent communication skills. They will also:

• Have a tertiary qualification in a relevant field, such as trade, engineering, commerce, business, or project management (essential).
• Be self-driven and determined to get the right answer that matches commercial customer needs with technical business capabilities.
• Demonstrate the flexibility to tackle new challenges, change direction quickly, manage multiple competing demands, and cope with stressors.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have an upbeat and ‘can-do' attitude, displaying a desire to absorb new information and tasks, as well as jump in and support team members on a broad range of activities.
• Have experience in contract administration/management or customer-facing roles.
• Have the ability to prepare and analyse data.
• Experience in a role within the electricity or other regulated industry governed by complex rules is highly desirable.

At ElectraNet, we recognise that your potential extends beyond our qualifications. We believe that transferable skills, attitude, and value alignment are equally important for success in our company. That's why we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every job criterion. Your lived experience and skills could be the key to unlocking your potential with us.

How To Apply

Please apply online via our careers page before Thursday 6 February 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date. Applicants can also register for job alerts via our careers page.

To view the position descriptions, click 'Apply' to be redirected to the vacancy on our website.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.