Are you a true salesperson at heart? If so, building relationships is second nature to you! We have a unique position available where you will not only be chasing sales targets of your own but also leading a small team across ANZ.
Sydney, Perth or Brisbane Location – flexible on where you are based
Permanent, Full-Time Role (38 hours/week)
5 Weeks of Annual Leave
Fully maintained company vehicle with free staff parking
Supportive, Friendly, and Inclusive Culture
Global Company with Career Growth Potential
About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Sales – Pacific, you as Business Development Lead will be responsible for your own portfolio as well as leading a team of people in expanding our footprint across ANZ.
As Business Development Lead, will identify and pursue strategic growth opportunities for Avis Budget Group by expanding our corporate customer base, increasing revenue, and transitioning new strategic partnerships into the business.
You will be accountable for delivering sustainable revenue growth through a combination of direct business development activity and effective leadership of a small team of Business Development Managers. You will operate as a “player–coach,” maintaining individual quota responsibility while driving team performance, capability development, and disciplined execution of the organisation’s growth strategy.
Having a detailed understanding of the functionality and purpose of the Avis Budget product range and value proposition, you will predominately optimise new business opportunities across mid to large-size enterprise needs.
You will be responsible for the following key areas:
Achieve individual revenue targets through the identification, development, and conversion of new business opportunities by developing and implementing a comprehensive B2B business development strategy to prioritise pipeline growth and achieve revenue targets across corporate, commercial and government channels that supports the company’s commercial growth objectives.
Build key relationships and support seamless implementation of new partners into the business.
Negotiate and manage new agreements and contracts to ensure mutually beneficial terms.
Proactively conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, customer needs and competitor activities in an evolving economy with both short and mid to long term outlook. Make tactical recommendations to the Manager as appropriate.
Work closely with local operations state managers, commercial vehicle managers and franchise partners to identify, engage and develop sales pipeline and growth strategy.
For the team:
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and performance management for a team of Business Development Managers and drive a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and results.
Set clear performance objectives, sales targets, and activity metrics aligned to organisational goals whilst supporting team members in opportunity strategy, pipeline progression, and deal closure.
Provide subject matter guidance, training, and support to motivate team members across direct and wider sales channel to help pursue growth targets.
Benefits and Perks
Competitive salary with a market leading performance-based bonus structure
Hybrid working arrangement — flexibility to work from home and in the office
Fully maintained company vehicle, including petrol, insurance & maintenance
Access to exclusive discounts with leading retailers, fitness providers, entertainment venues, and more
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing support
Employee discounts on car rentals across Avis Budget Group
Structured leadership development and access to global career pathways within a NASDAQ-listed organisation
What we’re looking for
Previous management experience in a similar role with a proven record of revenue growth and profit achievement in a business development, account management and sales capacity. This along with knowledge and application of the strategic dimension of sales and managing key accounts to be able to maintain existing business and identify opportunities for long-term and strategic growth will be essential.
You will need to be able to operate with a high degree of independence and initiative so will have to have excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, problem solving and relationship building skills. You need to be excited by customer satisfaction, change, improvement, systems, and details to thrive in this position.
Unique position where you can grow and lead at the same time. If you feel you can showcase your expertise in this role we want to hear from you!
About Avis Budget Group
We don't just rent cars. We're changing the way people move. Across our world-famous brands - Avis, Budget, Zipcar, and Apex - we're leading the way for the global mobility industry. Our brands represent a mobility ecosystem of more than 11,000 locations in approximately 180 countries.
With more than 70 years of experience in managing global fleets and with one of the largest fleets of connected cars in the world, we are committed to innovation and are moving the future of mobility forward.
For more information on Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) visit www.avisbudgetgroup.com
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