Strategic Business Development Manager

RELX Trading Australia Pty Limited Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Life assurance

Learning & development

Sabbaticals

Study assistance

Job summary

LexisNexis is seeking a Strategic Business Development Manager to identify and secure AI‑driven enterprise opportunities across large organizations, shaping executive AI agendas and driving long‑term partnerships.

Based in Sydney or Melbourne, this senior role focuses on high‑level engagement with CEOs and senior executives, delivering credible, outcome‑oriented propositions and scalable growth.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years’ experience in enterprise new‑business sales.
• Proven success originating and closing complex, high‑value deals with C‑suite buyers.
• Strong AI fluency and ability to articulate AI concepts and business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead new business development to acquire large, complex enterprise clients for AI‑driven solutions.
• Initiate and own C‑suite engagement with CEOs, COOs, CIOs, CTOs, and senior executives.
• Conduct consultative discovery to identify enterprise‑wide AI workflows with measurable impact.
• Own high‑value enterprise deals from initial engagement through close.
• Develop go‑to‑market strategies to penetrate new accounts and sectors.
• Deliver executive‑level presentations aligning AI solutions to priorities.

Job description

Strategic Business Development Manager

Do you want to identify, build, and scale new AI‑driven business opportunities? Will you like to join a Global Leader in Legal Analytics and Technology?

About our Team

At LexisNexis, we’re more than a legal and professional services company — we’re a team of thinkers, doers, and problem solvers. With 11,800 colleagues in over 150 countries, we’re using cutting‑edge technology, including AI, to power real change in the legal and compliance industries.

About the role

We are seeking a Strategic Business Development Manager to drive new enterprise client acquisition through the sale of AI‑driven workflow and decision‑support solutions. This role is highly C‑suite focused and responsible for opening new strategic relationships, shaping executive‑level AI agendas, and converting complex opportunities into long‑term enterprise partnerships. Acting as a senior commercial leader, the role balances innovation with trust, governance, and value realization within large, established organizations. The position can be based in our Sydney or Melbourne office.

Responsibilities

Lead new business development efforts focused on acquiring large, complex enterprise clients for AI‑driven solutions. Initiate and own C‑suite‑level engagement with CEOs, COOs, CIOs, CTOs, and other senior executives. Conduct consultative discovery to identify enterprise‑wide workflows where AI can deliver measurable impact. Serve as the primary commercial owner for high‑value, first‑time enterprise deals from initial engagement through close. Influence executive stakeholders by articulating AI value, adoption pathways, and long‑term business outcomes. Navigate complex, multi‑stakeholder buying environments involving technology, risk, procurement, and executive sponsors. Partner with internal AI, product, and solution teams to deliver credible, executive‑ready propositions. Deliver senior‑level presentations and strategic discussions that align AI solutions to organizational priorities. Develop targeted go‑to‑market strategies to penetrate new accounts and sectors. Establish repeatable new‑logo enterprise sales motions to support scalable growth.

Experience & Requirements

At least 8 years’ experience in enterprise new‑business sales, ideally within large or global organizations. Proven success originating and closing complex, high‑value deals with C‑suite and senior executive buyers. Strong AI fluency, with the ability to clearly articulate AI concepts, use cases, benefits, and limitations. Demonstrated ability to influence executive adoption of AI solutions, including addressing trust, risk, and governance concerns. Experience selling AI‑enabled platforms, SaaS, or advanced digital solutions into established enterprises. Strong executive presence and credibility in senior‑level commercial and strategic discussions. Ability to translate complex AI capabilities into clear, outcome‑based business cases. Experience managing long, multi‑layered enterprise buying cycles. Collaborative approach with experience working across cross‑functional, matrixed teams. Strategic mindset, learning agility, and ongoing interest in enterprise AI trends and responsible adoption.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long‑term goals.

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Benefits for you and your family
• Life assurance and accident policies
• Access to learning and development resources

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision‑making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. We know your well‑being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1‑855‑833‑5120.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights.

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision‑making and outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. We help lawyers win cases, manage their work more efficiently, serve their clients better and grow their practices. We assist corporations in better understanding their markets and preventing bribery and corruption within their supply chains. We partner with leading global associations and customers to help collect evidence against war criminals and provide tools to combat human trafficking. We endeavour to advance the rule of law across the world.Our teams are combining unparalleled legal and business information with analytics and technology to advance what’s possible for the way our customers work and to advance what’s possible in the world by strengthening the rule of law.