Business Development Manager

Australian Red Cross; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing resources

Career development

Me day and flexible leave options

Job summary

Australian Red Cross is hiring a Business Development Manager based in Brisbane with permanent full-time status and flexible work-from-home options. You will lead sales efforts within a defined portfolio, maintain existing clients, and secure new business while aligning with regional training calendars.

You will demonstrate a proven ability to manage accounts, hit sales targets, and present tailored solutions to a wide range of clients.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage accounts and grow revenue.
• Strong track record in meeting sales targets and KPIs.
• Experience building long-term client relationships and tailoring solutions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing clients and secure new business within allocated portfolio.
• Identify market opportunities and execute corporate contracts.
• Manage key client relationships and report on performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver programs and align calendars.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Customer relationships

Tailor business solutions

Sales targets & KPIs

Prospecting with high conversion

Professional communication

Job description

• Permanent full-time position with flexible WFH options
• Based in Brisbane
• Use your sales leadership skills to positively contribute to the community

About us

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region.

We believe first aid is a humanitarian act, vital to supporting healthy and resilient communities. It should be accessible to everyone, everywhere, without discrimination.

About the role

Joining our First Aid and Mental Health Training Services team, the Business Development Manager is primarily responsible for maintaining existing clients and securing new business within their allocated portfolio. This includes identifying market opportunities, executing corporate contracts, and managing key client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in account management, proactive business generation, and accurate reporting. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver agreed programs, contribute to regional training calendars, and uphold Red Cross standards of confidentiality, compliance, and professional conduct.

What you will bring

• Proven organisational and time management skills
• Ability to build and maintain long term customer relationships
• Ability to tailor business solutions to new and existing clients
• Successful track record in achievement of sales targets and KPIs
• Experience in targeted prospecting with a high conversion rate
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to present and appeal to a wide range of clients

A current and valid driver's licence is an essential requirement of this role.

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

• Financial wellbeing: Access salary packaging benefits via Maxxia; up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment, helping maximise your take-home pay
• Health & Wellbeing: Access resources supporting nutrition, sleep, resilience, and mindfulness, along with wellbeing programs and guided meditation
• Career development: Ongoing learning, training, and professional development opportunities
• Work/Life Flexibility: You can access a paid ‘Me’ day just for you, in addition to a wide range of other paid leave options

Further information

This role is covered by the Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2020 – Level 5 (General Staff). Salary from $73,586.24 + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

Applications will close Friday, 2 October 2026