Business Development Manager

19 Hours ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving new business opportunities and strategic partnerships at Drive Marketplace. The role involves expanding dealer listings, attracting new customers, and scaling the marketplace. The responsibilities include acquiring new clients, negotiating agreements, and closing high-value deals with automotive dealerships. Additionally, the manager will build and maintain client relationships, engage with key decision-makers, and report on sales activities and performance against KPIs. The goal is to achieve sales targets and dealer listings growth by influencing decision-makers and ensuring client satisfaction.
Must have:
  • Proven experience in sales or business development.
  • Track record of sales success in fast-paced environments.
  • Expertise in sales funnels and negotiation.
  • Ability to work autonomously.
  • Familiarity with KPIs and performance metrics.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Valid drivers license.

Job Details

Company Description

Drive is Nine’s brand appealing to the automotive enthusiast. Working with our industry leaders you will help us achieve our vision, to shape the future of automotive in Australia by providing authoritative reviews, detailed comparisons, and innovative commerce solutions.

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

We are looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive new business opportunities and strategic partnerships at Drive Marketplace. This role focuses on expanding dealer listings, bringing new customers onto the platform, and scaling our marketplace to new heights. If you’re passionate about the automotive and digital classifieds industries and have a knack for driving growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Day to day you will:

  • Drive acquisition of new clients, negotiate agreements, and close high-value deals with automotive dealerships.
  • Build and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with both new and existing clients to maximise opportunities for upselling and cross-selling services.
  • Engage with key decision-makers within dealerships and dealer groups, aligning Drive’s solutions with their goals and needs.
  • Maintain regular reporting on sales activities, pipeline status, and performance against KPIs using Salesforce. Present regular updates to senior management.
  • Achieve sales targets and dealer listings growth.
  • Successfully influence and build relationships with decision-makers.
  • Drive client satisfaction and engagement.
  • Regularly report on pipeline progress, activity, and performance.

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

  • Proven experience in sales, business development, or customer acquisition roles, ideally within the automotive classifieds industry.
  • Proven track record of sales success and growing customers at scale in fast-paced environments.
  • Expertise in sales funnels, negotiation, and closing high-value deals.
  • Strong self-starter attitude and ability to work autonomously.
  • Familiarity with KPIs and performance metrics related to business development.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Valid drivers license.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.


We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.


Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.

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