Remote Business Development Assistant

Zembr Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Zembr Pty Ltd is seeking a commercially minded Virtual Business Development Assistant to support multiple clients across industries. This fully remote, salaried role focuses on lead generation, outbound calls and pipeline management while acting as an extension of clients' sales teams.

You’ll work with AI tools and stay KPI-driven, delivering reports and communications that help clients achieve measurable outcomes. Join a globally connected, supportive team and grow with the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, lead generation or appointment setting.
• Confident making outbound calls and handling rejection professionally.
• KPI-driven with ability to work toward measurable goals.
• Interest in technology and AI tools to improve efficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, industries and priorities.
• Strong rapport and professional communication on calls and in writing.
• Self-motivated, accountable and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Cold calling and appointment setting for multiple clients.
• Lead generation and market research to feed pipelines.
• Managing client inboxes and calendars efficiently.
• Updating CRMs and client databases to keep data current.
• Preparing reports, presentations and quotations for clients.
• Pipeline and follow-up management to close opportunities.
• Call transcription and meeting notes for clients.
• Creating sales scripts and email templates for outreach.
• Using AI to improve efficiency and client outcomes.
• Achieving weekly KPIs and providing regular client reporting.

Skills

Lead generation

Appointment setting

Outbound calling

Client communication

Organized / proactive

Multi-client management

Tools

Claude

Copilot

Gemini

Job description

Virtual Business Development Assistant

Work with businesses around the world. Use AI. Make an impact.

At Zembr, we're looking for a commercially minded Business Development Assistant to support multiple clients across a variety of industries.

This is a fast-paced, fully remote role where no two days are the same. You'll generate leads, make outbound calls, book appointments, manage pipelines and become an extension of our clients' sales teams.

This is a salaried position (no commission). Success is measured by professionalism, consistency, client outcomes and achieving KPIs.

If you love technology, enjoy using AI to work smarter, thrive on variety and aren't afraid of picking up the phone, we'd love to hear from you.

You’ll thrive in this role if you...

• Have experience in business development, lead generation or appointment setting

• Are confident making outbound calls and handling rejection professionally

• Enjoy working towards KPIs and measurable goals

• Love technology and quickly adapt to new systems

• Already use (or are excited to learn) AI tools such as Claude, Copilot or Gemini

• Can confidently manage multiple clients, industries and priorities

• Build strong rapport and communicate professionally over the phone and in writing

• Are proactive, accountable and highly organised

• Enjoy working independently while contributing to a supportive team

Your day could include

• Cold calling and appointment setting

• Lead generation and market research

• Managing client inboxes and calendars

• Updating CRMs and client databases

• Preparing reports, presentations and quotations

• Pipeline and follow-up management

• Call transcription and meeting notes

• Creating sales scripts and email templates

• Using AI and technology to improve efficiency and client outcomes

• Achieving weekly KPIs and providing regular reporting to clients and your Team Leader

Why join Zembr?

• Work with businesses across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada and the USA

• 100% remote work from home

• Join a supportive, friendly and collaborative global team

• Genuine opportunities to grow into leadership and specialist roles

• Work for a business that embraces technology, innovation and AI

• Ongoing mentoring, coaching and professional development

• Young, fast-growing company with a positive and supportive culture

• Be part of a values-driven organisation built on Communication, Proactive, Passionate, Trusted and Accountable

This role isn’t for you if...

• You dislike working towards KPIs and measurable outcomes.

• You're uncomfortable making outbound calls.

• You're looking for a commission-based sales role.

• You prefer doing the same thing every day.

• You're not interested in learning new technology or AI.

About Zembr

Zembr partners with businesses around the world, providing high-quality remote business support that helps our clients grow.

We believe great people make all the difference. That's why we invest heavily in our team, embrace technology and AI, and create opportunities for our people to continually learn, develop and build rewarding long-term careers.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be challenged, supported and encouraged to grow while working with businesses across multiple industries, we'd love to hear from you.