Business Development Assistant

Vevoke Pty Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vevoke Pty Ltd. in Sydney seeks a proactive Business Development Assistant to support the Marketing and Sales Managers in building relationships with small retailers, onboarding new clients, and expanding account coverage.

You will conduct market research, prepare case studies, and contribute to CRM/AI tools, while collaborating with the field sales team on a 35-store rollout and replenishment model. This full-time on-site role requires strong organizational skills and familiarity with ERP/CRM

Qualifications

• Experience in sales support, business development, or wholesale/retail environments.
• Strong analytical skills to support sales reporting and identify opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Generate pre-qualified new business relationships and onboard/manage new clients.
• Manage and grow relationships with existing retail clients.
• Target untapped retail sectors with Vevoke brands/products.
• Perform market research and produce case studies.
• Contribute intel to CRM/AI tools and support field sales.
• Assist with a 35-store rollout, including supply, merchandising and replenishment.

Skills

Wholesaling to small retailers

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Education

Business/Marketing qualification (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Company Description

Vevoke is one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading importers, designers, and wholesalers of premium boutique stationery and gift products. The company partners with more than 1,000 high-quality retailers, including bookshops, gift and homewares stores, museums, galleries, and garden centres. Vevoke focuses on delivering thoughtfully designed, high-quality products that support the success of its retail partners. Team members collaborate closely with clients and internal stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and ensure consistent product excellence. Working at Vevoke offers exposure to a dynamic, design-focused wholesale environment with a diverse customer base.

Role Description

The Business Development Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in Artarmon, NSW. This role supports the Marketing and Sales Managers in a range of critical activities:

• Generating pre-qualified new business relationships using proven "soft sell" engagement strategies, then onboarding and managing these new clients as part of your own portfolio
• Managing and growing relationships with existing retail clients
• Targeting and developing untapped retail sectors with specifically suited Vevoke brands/products
• Day-to-day tasks include market research, producing case studies, contributing intel to our ambitious suite of crm / AI tools
• Working with our field sales team to provide additional information as required
• Managing a new, 35 store retail chain, incorporating a brand new supply, merchandising and replenishment model

Qualifications

• Familiarity with wholesaling to small retailers
• Strong working knowledge of IT/erp systems and MOS and an appetite for incorporating new technology to solve complex challenges
• Analytical skills to support sales reporting, identify opportunities and execute projects
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal
• Candidates should possess proficiency with office productivity tools (e.g., spreadsheets, presentations, CRM systems) and strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Relevant experience in sales support, business development, or wholesale/retail environments is beneficial.
• A qualification in business, marketing, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory