Client Development Manager

Cater Care Group; Gisborne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relish Discounts

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a Client Development Manager to drive growth across Aged Care and Inpatient Healthcare portfolios. Based on the East Coast with up to two days per week at home, you will identify opportunities, pitch clients, and close high-value contracts.

Join a leading Australian-owned provider with a 25-year track record and collaborate with bid, brand, and operations teams to deliver strategic growth and market leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven success in B2B sales and new business growth.
• Experience in Aged Care, Healthcare, or facilities management is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new contract catering opportunities in aged care and healthcare.
• Build a robust B2B sales pipeline using market research and prospecting.
• Lead tender submissions, proposals, and pitches with the brand/communications team.
• Develop executive relationships to promote Cater Care in the market.
• Deliver against sales targets and revenue growth goals.
• Monitor industry trends to position Cater Care as a market leader.

Skills

Business development

Sales leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

B2B sales

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Job Category: Administration,Business Development,Communications,Corporate,Indigenous Participation,Leadership Role,Manager,Sales

Drive Business Growth in the Care Sector with an Industry Leader

Client Development Manager | Aged Care & Healthcare

• Location: East Coast Based (Up to 2 days/week WFH)
• Position Type: Full Time, Permanent

Cater Care is one of Australia’s leading 100% Australian-owned contract catering and facility management providers. We are seeking a high-performing, target-driven Client Development Manager to join our team.

This is an exciting, high-impact role focused on driving new business acquisition and strategic growth across our Aged Care and Inpatient Healthcare portfolios. Leveraging your sales acumen and industry insight, you will prospect, pitch, and secure high-value contracts from the ground up.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and convert new contract catering opportunities across the Aged Care and Healthcare sectors.
• Build and manage a robust B2B sales pipeline using structured market research and proactive prospecting.
• Lead and collaborate on high-stakes tender submissions, proposals, and commercial pitches in partnership with our Brand & Communications team.
• Build strong C-suite and executive relationships to actively promote Cater Care within the market.
• Consistently deliver against individual and team sales targets, KPIs, and revenue growth goals.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to position Cater Care as the leading catering provider.

Desired Skills and Experience

What We Are Looking For

• Demonstrated success in business development, commercial growth, or sales-driven account management.
• Background in Aged Care, Healthcare, or Contract Food Services (either in B2B sales or senior operational management ready to transition into commercial growth).
• Active contacts among Aged Care or Healthcare key decision-makers will be highly regarded.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and contract closure capabilities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused self-starter who thrives on meeting targets and solving client challenges.

What’s In It For You

• Attractive base salary package + performance bonus and clear career progression pathways.
• Flexible hybrid working model with up to 2 days per week working from home.
• Ownership to drive strategy and pioneer expansion in growing sectors with full backing from dedicated bid, brand, and operational teams.
• Represent an established 100% Australian-owned market leader with a 25-year track record.
• Access to "Relish Discounts" across 650+ major retail, dining, and travel brands.
• Make a tangible, positive impact on care environments across Australia while achieving your commercial goals

Why Cater Care

Cater Care is a leading Australian-owned contract catering provider with 25 years of experience delivering exceptional food and support services across multiple sectors including Aged Care, Education, Retail, and Remote Services. Our success is built on our values of Care, Pride, and Community. We are committed to developing our people, creating meaningful career opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people from diverse backgrounds.