Business Development Manager

Who we are

Gradability is Australia's largest dedicated graduate employability specialist. Our whole focus is on boosting the employability and employment outcomes for domestic and international graduates.

At Gradability, we believe in a world where every graduate has the skills and opportunity to pursue the career of their choice. We are focused on changing the employment landscape for graduates and have a relentless commitment to providing an employability edge through learning and industry connections.

We are searching for an outstanding Business Development Manager to join our team on a Full Time Basis. In this role you will lead agent growth across the Melbourne and wider Victorian market, driving enrolment outcomes through proactive engagement, new agent acquisition, and structured relationship management. Success is measured through monthly enrolment targets, quality lead generation, and strategic market insights.

What we do

Our purpose, more than ever, is to revolutionise graduate employability and we do this by offering targeted programs to both domestic and international students.

Since 2008, we have helped over 35,000 graduates start their professional careers in Australia, primarily though our Professional Year Programs (offered under the Performance Education brand) but also through our various partnerships with universities and higher education providers.

We partner with over 11,500 Host Companies, allowing our dedicated Placements Team to find the right internship for our students, on time, every time. And it shows: 40% of our students are being offered a job directly from their internship.

What we offer you

Through this role you will be playing a part in driving the employability outcomes of graduates through your guidance and training, whilst being a part of a highly supportive work culture.

We are a business who values our employees and is committed to doing everything in our power to make workdays exciting, challenging, and fun. If being a part of a supportive, nurturing environment is appealing, then this role is for you.

• A highly supportive work culture.
• Central city location
• You will be provided all tools and resources required to enable you to thrive in your journey.
• A strong team culture (we invest our time to set you up for success)
• An opportunity to make a positive impact on graduates' lives.

What you offer us

• A student- and agent-centric approach, with the ability to build trust and relationships quickly
• Ownership of outcomes and a results-driven mindset
• Strong self-management and time management skills; ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• A quick learner with adaptability to market changes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders

Skills and experience

• Must-have:
• 3+ years' experience in international student recruitment with direct agent network management
• Strong track record of meeting or exceeding monthly/quarterly sales targets
• Experience presenting market insights and competitor intelligence to senior managers
• Nice-to-have:
• Professional Year Program experience
• Multi-language capability
• Existing relationships with Melbourne-based agents

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you

To apply, please click on the button below and attach your resume and cover letter that has you stand out as the candidate we must meet.

Due to the volume of applications expected, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your time and interest in this role.

Education Sales

International Education

Migration Agent Networks

Student Recruitment

Enrolment Sales