Business Development

Are you looking for an awesome place to work, where you can proudly be your authentic self, and be part of #oneteam?

We are looking for apassionateteam player whoaligns with our valuesand culture, takes pride in their unique contributions, and can challenge the status quo with disruptive thinking. If this sounds like you, come and join us

As a Business Development Associate focusing on new logo acquisition, you will help build Vocus's customer base by identifying prospects, engaging decision-makers, and supporting partner-led pursuits. Reporting to the Sales Manager Digital Acquisition SMB, this is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. You'll follow Vocus's hybrid working policy (two days per week in the office) and no security clearance or shift work is required.

Key responsibilities

• Execute the end-to-end sales cycle for new logo opportunities, from prospecting and qualification through proposal, negotiation, and closing, to consistently secure new customers.
• Identify high-potential prospects in the target market, using research, networking, and cold outreach to continuously feed the new business pipeline.
• Execute consultative sales engagements with prospects, uncovering business needs and aligning tailored solutions that clearly convey our value proposition and differentiation.
• Coordinate internal resources (pre-sales, product, finance, etc.) during proposal development and solution crafting for new prospects, ensuring a cohesive, client-centered sales approach.
• Own the negotiation and deal closure process, addressing customer objectives and objections to craft win-win agreements that drive new business growth.
• Meet new logo acquisition targets and key performance metrics, consistently achieving or surpassing quarterly goals for pipeline generation and closed business.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date opportunity information and sales forecasts in the CRM, providing management with clear visibility into pipeline status and expected new deals.
• Ensure a seamless handover of newly won customers to the onboarding and account management teams, conveying all relevant information and commitments to support a smooth implementation.

Key Skills & Experience
The following knowledge, experience, capabilities, qualifications, and attributes are required to be successful in the role. B2B business development experience and Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Prospecting & pipeline generation (research, outreach, cadence): Proficient
• Opportunity qualification & discovery discipline: Working
• Value proposition & solution positioning: Working
• Commercial acumen, deal strategy, negotiation & closing: Awareness
• Relationship & stakeholder management: Working
• Written and verbal communication: Proficient
• Presentation skills: Proficient

What We Offer
Working at Vocus will give you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to do extraordinary work. You will enjoy:

• Diverse and dynamic teams with a supportive and inclusive culture.
• Supportive career development plans with comprehensive ongoing training, support, and development opportunities.
• Flexible hours and a hybrid working environment
• Generous discounts on power, gas, mobile and internet; plus, discounts to over 400 retailers.
• Competitive leave options, including anniversary leave, purchased leave, parental leave, volunteering leave, study leave, and 5 extra days of Vocus leave each year, plus more.
• Study assistance programs to excel your personal growth, learning and development.
• Health and wellness offerings, including access to our wellbeing initiatives that can help you from a financial, psychological, and physical perspective.

Working at Vocus is never just a job – it's personal. We're crazy about our customers and believe our people are the difference. Our wonderfully diverse team and a vibrant culture define us. We care about the impact we have on our people, our customers, and our communities and are committed to operating as a responsible, ethical business.

We pride ourselves on setting audacious and ambitious goals and believe that we can play our part in changing the Australian telecommunications landscape and make a fundamental difference to people's lives.

With us, you'll have the opportunity to lead and inspire teams, work on projects that are shaping the future of telecommunications and become part of a culture that thrives on creativity, encourages new ideas, and provides a collaborative and inclusive environment.

About Us
As Australia's specialist fibre and network solutions provider, we own and operate 25,000km of secure, high-capacity fibre connecting people, businesses, governments, and communities across Australia to the world. Through our well-known retail brands, we deliver simple and affordable broadband, mobile, voice and energy services with the purpose of Building Critical Connections. Enabling Better Possibilities.

Ready to take the next step?
If you like the sound of this role and think you'd do a great job, but are worried you don't tick every box, we encourage you to back yourself – we know that diverse groups are less-likely to apply for roles they're not 100% qualified for, but just as likely to succeed at them

We are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where all our team members feel like they belong. We know diversity makes us stronger and we encourage applications irrespective of background, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, identity, or ability.

If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process.