Are you a motivated sales professional looking for a role where your success directly contributes to building Australia’s skilled workforce? Then this is your opportunity to join a respected not-for-profit Group Training Organisation that partners with leading employers to deliver apprenticeships, traineeships, and workforce solutions across NSW, ACT, VIC and QLD

About the Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in engaging businesses, building long-term relationships, and connecting employers with future talent. You’ll identify opportunities, present tailored solutions, and grow our client base by promoting the benefits of partnering with us for apprenticeships, traineeships, and recruitment services.

This is a dynamic role that combines business development, client management, and consultative sales, perfect for someone who enjoys meeting new people, problem solving, and achieving results that make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities within mid-large sized employers

Build and maintain strong relationships with employers and industry partners.

Develop a balanced sales pipeline of prospective clients

Promote apprenticeship, traineeship, and recruitment solutions tailored to client needs.

Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to onboarding clients.

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure high-quality service delivery and client satisfaction.

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

Proven experience in B2B sales - business development, minimum of 3 years.

Enthusiasm, drive and a love for closing the sale.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Strong ability to build rapport and long-term, mutually beneficial, long-term client relationships.

A self-motivated, proactive approach to sales, with the drive to achieve and exceed business goals.

Have an interest in workforce development, education, or community impact.

GTO/VET sector experience will be highly regarded but not essential.

Full C class NSW Driver licence

Hold a current NSW Working With Children Clearance or willing to obtain one. A WWCC is essential for this role.

Why Join Our Team?

You will be part of a mission-driven, not-for-profit organisation making a real difference.

We offer a competitive salary package base $90k - $100k + super, phone, laptop and fully maintained car.

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Supportive team culture with a focus on collaboration and celebrating each others success.

The chance to shape the future workforce and help Australian businesses thrive.

Be part of a team that loves what they do. Over 75% of our staff have been with the business for more than 10 years.

Genuine work life balance – At the end of the work day you can switch off - Start your weekend early with 3pm close on Friday’s

Receive 7 days additional leave days per year after 6 months of service

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take the next step in your sales career and want a role with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your up-to-date resume, with a cover letter telling us why this opportunity caught your eye.

Please note applicants must have full unrestricted work rights in Australia

Due to the high volume of applications 1300apprenitce receives, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

1300apprentice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse background. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.