Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager Adelaide SA New Business Development (Sales) Full time

Join our Growth Team as a Business Development Manager, driving new business opportunities in the defence and commercial sectors. This role requires a strategic thinker who excels in navigating sales cycles and building key stakeholder relationships to fuel revenue growth.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new opportunities through research, networking, and prospecting.

• Build trusted customer relationships, addressing challenges with tailored solutions.

• Acquire new clients via presentations, cold calling, and event attendance.

• Ensure smooth onboarding and long-term client retention through strategic relationship management.

• Present additional products and services to drive client growth.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on goals and client needs.

• Report on activities and outcomes, maintaining accurate records.

• Travel as needed to meet clients and attend events.

About You:

• Proven experience in business development, preferably in defence, telecommunications, or government sectors.

• Strong ability to communicate and build relationships with clients.

• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently and within teams.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Security Clearance:

Applicants are required to be Australian Citizens and be eligible to hold and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Eligibility requirements can be found at

About the Company:

Consunet is headquartered in the Adelaide CBD with operations in Adelaide, Edinburgh (SA) and Canberra. We focus on the design, development, deployment, and support of high-assurance software solutions - trusted software and systems that do exactly what they are supposed to, when and where they are supposed to do it, and with the cyber and security safeguards needed to protect it. We collaboratively work with customers to understand and solve complex problems. We develop world-leading solutions that deliver enduring benefits.

As a 100% Australian-owned and operated corporation, Consunet strives to be the country's leading cyber and spectrum security solution developer, and trusted industry partner to the Australian Defence and cyber security communities. A strong research and development and collaboration emphasis underpins our culture of innovation and excellence. We lead with vision to deliver trusted and sustainable outcomes for discerning and astute customers.

To learn more about Consunet, please visit:

Further benefits include:

• A workplace that believes in innovation, quality, and a work-life balance.
• A flexible, inclusive, and friendly work environment.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Salary packaging options.
• Generous Study Loan Scheme.
• Career and skills progression through training and development to team members.
• Access to cutting-edge technology, research, and agile project management practices.
• Mentoring and support from our experienced team members.

To Apply:

If you're proactive and results-driven, apply now!