Head of Business Development

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bupa Full time
**The Opportunity

As the head of Business Development, you will have a passion for driving sales, chasing opportunities, and closing deals The focus of this role is to lead portfolio growth for Bupa through the strategic acquisition of Corporate Partnerships.


This is a national role and will develop a strategic pipeline of key clients and establish new opportunities through networking and building relationships with senior stakeholders.

You will be focusing on strongly collaborating with the Go to Market and Marketing team to think strategically to strengthen Bupa's thought leadership credentials and drive growth through our work health proposition.


You will play a pivotal role in being a leader of 2 National Acquisitions managers, whilst also getting out in the community and building strong relationships internally with stakeholders.


This is a permanent full-time position and can be based in either Melbourne or Sydney. (The role would require interstate travel)

How will I help?

You will add value by:

  • Drive a new business development strategy to secure sustainable new commercial relationships
- leading tender responses and large
- scale, complex sales propositions to C-suite stakeholders

  • Provide sector and emerging market business intelligence through more focussed sector engagement and identifying strategic opportunities for corporate partnerships
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with all potential partners
  • Provide wellrounded leadership skills with advanced stakeholder skills to influence internal and external stakeholders to influence strategic outcomes
  • Influence product development and marketing initiatives to support new business acquisition
  • Champion change throughout the business to increase Bupa's capacity and capability to accelerate change for competitive advantage
  • Build, coach and sustain the capability of the New Business Corporate Sales team

Why work at Bupa?
We keep our people smiling by helping them improve their lives in and outside of the office.

We're a welcoming lot, no matter who you are or where you've come from. We welcome all talents and backgrounds and embrace our differences, so you can bring your true self to work.

We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally.

With a healthy work/life balance, leadership support, reduced private health cover, study leave, volunteering options and a commitment to promoting from within.

Our employees can access wide range of benefits: from our own products (incl.

health insurance discounts) to many other products and services via our partnerships program (like Apple, Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, plus gym and spa discounts to name a few).

We reward our people and celebrate their success, provide initiatives that develop careers and look after our people's health, wellbeing, and futures.


What do I need?
Firstly, sales, driving acquisition and thinking strategically are in your DNA.

You are a master of sales and closing deals whilst also working with our stakeholders and internal teams to create extraordinary business growth outcomes.

You are adaptable to changing circumstances and can deal with ambiguity by making positive changes.

You will be/have:

  • Demonstrated experience executing new business partnerships and external relationship management strategies
  • You have proven experience in identifying and leading commercial opportunities, including experience in partnering with key functional leaders/leadership teams and closing the loop on new deals.
  • Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders through to c suite level
  • Established senior connections within the corporate market
  • Good understanding of health insurance, within the private health insurance corporate market will be considered an asset.

About Bupa Asia Pacific & What it is like working here


Bupa is an international healthcare group which has been committed to a purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world for more than 70 years.


Bupa Asia Pacific operates in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong, supporting about 6.5 million customers through a broad range of health and care services including health insurance, aged care, dental, medical, optical, and hearing services.

Employing more than 20,000 people in the region, we believe that we can make a real difference to the lives of customers through our values, purpose, and the way that we deliver personalised care.


Since 2002, we have reinvested approximately $6 billion in the region, with the Bupa Foundation investing more than $34 million to support 130+ health and care projects.

Our people reflect the diversity of our community. At Bupa, your wellbeing, identity, and own story is respected and valued.

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia FUJIFILM Business Innovation Full time

    Add expected salary to your profile for insights Exciting opportunity to work for a global organisationLooking for candidates having experience in selling Managed IT Services or similar Work in a 2/3 day hybrid split modelOUR STORYFUJIFILM have a proud history of providing innovative products and services that contribute to the advancement of culture,...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Davidson Group Services Full time

    Lead business development and sales initiatives in this iconic brand in Education Work collaboratively to achieve organisationwide growth initiatives Make a valuable contribution to the education sector for years to comeAuthorised by the Australian Government, VETASSESS is Australia's largest skills assessment provider. VETASSESS are recognised for their...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bupaoptical Full time

    An exciting and full-time opportunity has arisen for a Head of Business Development & Product to join our Bupa Dental Care team.Bupa Dental Care brings our purpose to life through its role as Australia's leading provider of dental services, committed to making high quality and great value dental care easily accessible to customers. We have more than 170...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bupa Full time

    An exciting and full-time opportunity has arisen for a Head of Business Development & Product to join our Bupa Dental Care team.Bupa Dental Care brings our purpose to life through its role as Australia's leading provider of dental services, committed to making high quality and great value dental care easily accessible to customers. We have more than 170...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time

    Location: Melbourne Job Type: Permanent Salary:Executive sales leadership package + attractive STIContact: Terence CraigAbout the companyThis leading industrial capital equipment business is a household name across the Australian market, they exclusively represent tier one global brands to a range of industries such as Manufacturing, Construction, Logistics...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bupa Full time

    An exciting and full-time opportunity has arisen for a Head of Business Development & Product to join our Bupa Dental Care team. Bupa Dental Care brings our purpose to life through its role as Australia's leading provider of dental services, committed to making high quality and great value dental care easily accessible to customers. We have more than 170...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bupa Full time

    Head of Business Development & Product at Bupa Dental CareAn amazing opportunity awaits you to be a part of the Bupa Dental Care team, Australia's leading provider of dental services. At Bupa Dental Care, we are dedicated to providing high-quality dental care that is accessible and great value for our customers.Oversee the development, enhancement, and...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Marlin Business Development Full time

    Leadership Facilitator and Development SpecialistWe are looking for a Leadership professional who is passionate about facilitation, design, and development of customised programs.Do you have the following skills, experience, and qualifications. Excellent communication and engagement skills with proven success in engaging and managing various stakeholders,...

  • Head of Development

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Green Recruitment Company Full time

    Posted 03 July 2023Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)LocationMelbourneJob type PermanentDisciplineRenewable Energy & InfrastructureReferenceJDNLI-1JUL23Contact NameJoaquin De NevaresOverview:TGRC is proud to be partnering with a leading player in the renewable energy sector, dedicated to developing and constructing a growing portfolio of renewable and storage...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Blackbook Executive Full time

    Iconic dairy organisation Lead a highly capable team Critical leadership roleThe CompanyThis highly recognisable dairy organisation are home to some of the most trusted and loved brands. As a result of an internal move, a Head of Research and Development position has become available. This role will lead the product commercialisation process for the...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hunter Executive Search Consultants Full time

    Guide this privately owned Australian business to unprecedented global success Newly created executive leadership role Based in Kewdale, WA Guide this privately owned Australian business to unprecedented global success Newly created executive leadership role Based in Kewdale, WAHunter Executive are pleased to be partnering with Pacvac, an established market...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Fisher Leadership Full time

    Newly created senior opportunity Collaborative, driven and dedicated team Located in the Parkville Precinct at Bio21 InstituteThe PositionThe Head of Clinical Development is a newly created position, reporting directly to the CEO of Aculeus Therapeutics. Working closely with the Head of Medicinal Chemistry and Head of Immuno-biology, the Head of Clinical...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Melbourne Business School Full time

    Leadership and strategic role in the Consulting and Product Design and Delivery function Opportunity to lead and shape our Executive Education Product Strategy and learning solutions Strategic yet direct approach to leading the team Based in Carlton with hybrid and flexible work optionsThe Opportunity An opportunity has arisen to join the Executive Education...

  • Head of Development

    2 weeks ago


    South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Alannah and Madeline Foundation Full time

    Team: Development & Communications- Reports to: Director, Development & Communications- Job type: Full-time, 3 year contract- Date: April 2023About the Alannah & Madeline Foundation- The Foundation:identifies issues that adversely affect the wellbeing of children; we work to help them recover and protect them from bullying and violence- works across the...

  • Business Partner

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Business English Academy Full time

    Business Partner- Clinical Governance & Systems ImprovementPermanent – Full TimeCamberwell, VICAbout UsAt Baptcare, we care.Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners, and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life's stages and...

  • Business Partner

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Business English Academy Full time

    Business Partner- Clinical Governance & Systems Improvement Permanent – Full Time Camberwell, VICAbout Us At Baptcare, we care.Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners, and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life's stages...

  • Business Partner

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Business English Academy Full time

    Business Partner- Clinical Governance & Systems ImprovementPermanent – Full TimeCamberwell, VICAbout UsAt Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners, and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life's stages and...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Magentus Full time

    We're in search of a Business Development Manager (BDM) to boost business growth within Melbourne/VIC and Adelaide/SA, by effectively promoting Magentus Practice Management solutions.Working closely with the Sales Head, the BDM will be accountable for spotting new business prospects, nurturing customers, and showcasing the value of Magentus products.About...

  • Head of New Business

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia BT Financial Group Full time

    Incredible opportunity to lead a national new business sales team within BT's Platforms Distribution division Permanent Role Melbourne or Sydney based role flexible workingBT Financial Group aims "to enable quality financial advice to thrive". Our platforms; Panorama and Asgard, allow financial advisers and their businesses to effectively and efficiently...

  • Head of Development

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bradman Carbon & Renewable Energy Full time

    Lead a small Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project development teamNew opportunity to pioneer and innovateBased in Melbourne Head OfficeYour future employerWith a decade of operational experience and around 5 gigawatts of large-scale BESS projects in progress, this company is on an expansion drive, opening up several new roles. Apart from BESS...