Business Development Manager

Are you a proven deal-maker who thrives on building high-value referral and customer relationships?

Do you want to step into a role where your network, charisma, and hunger directly drive your impact on a company?

If you're the kind of salesperson who loves the chase,knows how to build and nurture long-term partnerships and motivated to see their excellence in sales get rewarded. We want you.

This is your chance to join a young and highly awarded team — with the security of a high base and the freedom to go out and win relationships.

Who We Are

Yakka Finance is a multiple award-winning boutique commercial asset finance brokerage helping Australian business owners secure the funding they need from over 60 Major Bank & non-bank lenders.

We make it simple for businesses to acquire the equipment they need to run and grow without tying up their own capital.

Our clients span industries including: Tradies, Construction, Heavy Transport, Earthmoving, Agricultural, Manufacturing, Medical, Forestry, and much more.

At the helm, our Managing Director has won "Asset Finance Broker of the Year" in 2022, 2023, and 2025. With that level of industry respect and credibility behind us, we're now looking for a Business Development Manager with serious drive and sales firepower to help us grow even faster, win more clients, and expand our referral partner networks.

The Role

Based in the Sydney CBD, this is a pure Business Development & Relationship Manager position. You'll be the face of the Yakka brand — building powerful referral partner networks, opening new doors, and representing us at industry, networking, and social events.

Backed by a highly awarded, nationally respected brokerage, you'll have instant credibility in the market and a strong team behind you to deliver on every opportunity you bring in.

We're looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset, who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and driving growth from every angle. Your mission: to continually create new channels for business, expand our referral networks, and ensure Yakka Finance remains the go-to name in asset finance.

We finance so much equipment for a variety of businesses which gives you a big market of opportunity:

• Vehicles – Company Cars, Luxury Vehicles, Utes, Vans
• Earthmoving Equipment – Excavators, Dozers, Graders, Skid Steers, Positracks etc
• Transport – Trucks & Trailers
• Cranes – Mobile, Tower, Telehandlers
• Drilling – Drill Rigs
• Mining Equipment – Dump Trucks, Scrapers etc
• Material Handling – Forklifts, Access, Crushing, Screening, Conveyors
• Tertiary Equipment – Generators, welders, surveying equipment, GPS equipment etc
• Manufacturing – CNC Machines, Food Processing etc
• Medical Equipment
• We can finance any equipment for any business

Role responsibilities

As our Business Development & Relationship Manager, you'll be the driver of growth — creating new opportunities, building powerful partnerships, and positioning Yakka Finance as the first choice for asset finance across Australia.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Generating new business opportunities by driving quality leads into the broking team for conversion
• Building strong referral networks with accountancy firms, mortgage brokers, and other professional partners to expand their asset finance offering with our expertise
• Establishing and maintaining dealer relationships across trucks, equipment, machinery, and car dealerships, ensuring their sales teams rely on Yakka for finance solutions
• Engaging directly with business owners across diverse industries to become their trusted partner for all equipment finance needs
• Representing the brand with impact at client lunches, industry events, trade shows, and social functions (golf days, boat events, sporting occasions, etc.)
• Contributing ideas and strategies to improve growth, technology, and processes within the business as we scale
• Positioning yourself as a go-to leader in asset finance by building credibility, influence, and visibility across industries
• Attending and networking at trade events nationwide, continually expanding your reach and relationships

About you

You're a proven top performer — competitive, driven, and passionate about winning. You thrive on building relationships, leading growth, and delivering results.

Here's what we're looking for:

• Proven sales success — consistent track record of exceeding targets and driving growth at your current company
• Personable and likeable — people enjoy doing business with you again and again
• Confidence & charisma — you back yourself and perform under pressure
• Relationship-first mindset — you know trust and rapport are the keys to long-term success
• Hungry & driven — you want to succeed, make an impact, and grow with a business that's scaling fast
• Resilient negotiator — strong influencing and closing skills
• Exceptional communicator — especially over the phone and face-to-face, with a natural ability to engage quickly
• Commercially savvy — comfortable with strategy as well as execution
• Sociable & well-networked — you have strong connections in both your professional and personal life, and you know how to leverage them
• Experience — minimum 3 years in sales, business development, or relationship management
• Practical requirements — a current driver's licence (essential); marketing knowledge or interest (a bonus)

You also value the security of a strong base salary, so you can focus on growth without the stress of chasing your next paycheque.

We know top performers deserve to be rewarded from day one. That's why this role comes with:

• Above-market base salary — a strong package to give you security while you chase growth
• High earnings potential — the harder you drive, the more you'll take home at the end of the year
• Two months of tailored mentoring — learn our award-winning asset finance model inside out before you hit the market
• Brand new laptop & mobile phone — the tools you need to perform at your best
• A high-energy, supportive culture — flat structure, no egos, just a team that wins together
• Access to exclusive events — industry functions, client entertainment, and premium networking opportunities
• Yakka Lager — yes, we brew our own beer, free for our team and perfect for gifting to clients while building relationships

• You're chasing work-life balance over performance — we're paying a high base for someone ready to perform and make a big impact, fast
• You're not a hunter and prefer waiting for opportunities to come to you
• You lack confidence in your sales ability or shy away from meeting new people
• You're comfortable with the bare minimum, rather than pushing for excellence
• You dislike client entertainment, events, and being socially "on"
• You'd rather avoid networking than thrive on it

We're after someone fearless, competitive, and relentlessly proactive at building relationships — a high-trust, high-performance operator who wants to be out in market making things happen.

Important: You won't be processing finance applications — your role is purely growth and relationships. (If you have aspirations to step into broking later, we can build that into your career path.)

If you're relationship-focused, bold, and willing to go the extra mile to achieve outstanding results for the company, our clients, and our referral partners — this is the role for you.

Apply now via Seek or email your CV to

Bonus points if you call after 7:00pm and leave a voicemail with your best pitch on why you're the one for Yakka.

All conversations are confidential if you're already in the asset finance industry.

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