Growth & Partnerships Lead

Thinkhq; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Think HQ is seeking a Business Development Lead who turns ambition into action, opening doors, building valuable relationships and driving meaningful commercial growth. You’ll spend time in the market, meeting prospective clients, attending events and moving opportunities through pitches, proposals and to new clients.

Reporting to the Head of Growth, you’ll work with agency leaders to position capabilities, assess opportunities, and win business, balancing relationship-building with delivering

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in business development, partnerships, client development or a related commercial role.
• Not afraid to pick up the phone or start conversations with new contacts.
• Strong commercial instincts and sound judgement to identify worthwhile opportunities.
• Established professional network with the energy to grow it.
• Excellent communication skills across levels of seniority.
• Persistence and initiative to follow through and move opportunities forward.
• Meticulous attention to detail with tenders, RFQs, RFTs and RFPs.
• Ability to manage budgets and cost estimates for opportunities and proposals.
• Strong organisation and deadline management across multiple opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research and pursue new business opportunities aligned with growth strategy and Think HQ capabilities.
• Build relationships with prospective clients, industry contacts, partners and decision-makers through targeted prospecting.
• Maintain a robust pipeline and move opportunities through pitches, proposals and client conversion.
• Coordinate with Head of Growth and agency leaders to assemble right teams for opportunities.
• Own end-to-end tender processes, ensuring compliant and compelling submissions.

Job description

Think HQ is seeking a Business Development Lead who turns ambition into action, opening doors, building valuable relationships and driving meaningful commercial growth. You’ll spend time in the market, meeting prospective clients, attending events and moving opportunities through pitches, proposals and to new clients.

Reporting to the Head of Growth, you’ll work with agency leaders to position capabilities, assess opportunities, and win business, balancing relationship-building with delivering