Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Location: Sydney or Melbourne

Reports To:

Type: Part Time Part Time (3 days or equivalent 24 hours per week worked flexibly)

About CEW

CEW is a not-for-profit organisation and Australia's leading network of women leaders, united in the purpose of women leaders empowering all women. Since 1985, we have worked with business, government, and the community to advance gender equity and remove barriers to women's progression, participation, safety, and security.

Our 1,400 members are among the most senior and influential women across business, academia, government, sport, the arts, and the not-for-profit sector, together overseeing more than 1.3 million employees and $749 billion in revenue.

Through our membership, programs, advocacy, and partnerships, we work to create opportunities that drive gender equity in leadership across all sectors.

CEW values diverse lived experiences and perspectives and we encourage applicants from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, who have caring responsibilities, from culturally and racially marginalised groups, people with disability and people from LGBTQIA+ communities.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to foster growth, partnerships, and sustainability across CEW's portfolio of leadership development programs.

In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement business development plans to sell our unique leadership programs. Our programs are a world class elevation and acceleration platform for women to take on c-suite, executive level and board positions.

You'll champion and leverage CEW's unique position in Australia. Cross selling our products and services within industry, partner organisations, and our member and alumni community — building strong relationships and expanding our reach and impact.

You will play a key role in designing and executing CEW's integrated Business Development Strategy in collaboration with the Executive Team, CEW Members, and Committees

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate new business development opportunities across CEW's leadership programs.
• Maintain, strengthen, and grow client and partner relationships.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities to widen our audience and market reach.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure we are leveraging other partnerships and working towards CEW's strategic objectives.
• Provide regular reporting, analysis, and updates on business development performance.

About You

You are an accomplished business development professional who thrives in a small, purpose-led environment and enjoys building meaningful partnerships. You have experience in learning and development/organisational development (OD) environments or have driven leadership development initiatives within organisations. You bring both strategic vision and practical, hands-on capability.

Your skills and experience:

• 6+ years' experience in account management, high end/ luxury sales or business development.
• Excellent relationship building skills that leads to ongoing partnerships and sales pipeline development.
• Confidence and expertise to communicate and engage with c-suite stakeholders.
• Being able to curate a compelling narrative in regard to the alignment between our products and the needs of the individual and organisation.
• Being adaptable and thinking on your feet.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and a proactive, self-motivated approach.
• Outstanding organisational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• A collaborative, positive, and resilient approach — aligned with CEW's values and culture.

Non-essential, but value add experience

• Marketing experience
• Experience selling c-suite education programs
• Exposure to OD/learning and development areas within organisations
• D&I or Gender Equity experience

Why Join CEW?

CEW is a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation where your work contributes to meaningful change. You'll be part of a collaborative team that loves to celebrate wins and provides regular opportunities to connect as a group. You'll also enjoy:

• Hybrid and flexible working conditions.
• Salary packaging.
• Employee assistance program.
• Opportunity to attend CEW events and learn and connect with influential women leaders across the country.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about driving growth with purpose and championing women in leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Applications close on the 23rd November. We will be contacting applicants after this date.