Business Development Manager / Account Manager
Job Description:
Tarkine Consulting is supporting a growing consulting firm expanding its presence across Australia. The business operates in a delivery-led model, working across software testing, quality engineering, DevSecOps, and automation with enterprise and government clients.
We're looking for a Business Development Manager to support this growth, with a focus on building and expanding client relationships rather than purely transactional sales.
The Role
This is a hybrid role combining account management and new business development.
You'll take ownership of a set of accounts while also identifying and opening new opportunities. The role is consultative, working closely with delivery and pre-sales teams to shape and win work, rather than operating as a standalone sales function.
The focus is on building sustainable revenue and long-term client relationships.
What You'll Be Doing
- Manage and grow a portfolio of named accounts
- Identify and win new business across enterprise and government clients
- Lead opportunities end-to-end, from initial engagement through to close
- Work with senior leadership, delivery, and pre-sales teams to shape solutions
- Promote capability across testing, quality engineering, DevSecOps, and automation
- Build relationships across multiple stakeholders within client organisations
- Maintain pipeline accuracy and reporting through CRM
- Contribute to account planning, sales strategy, and weekly sales forums
- Support reverse marketing of consultants into client environments
- As the team grows, there is scope to step into leadership responsibilities, including coaching and managing sales activity.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in business development or account management within IT consulting or professional services
- Track record of delivering against sales targets and building pipeline
- Comfortable operating across both new business and account growth
- Experience working with delivery teams to shape consulting-led solutions
- Exposure to testing, QA, DevSecOps, or broader IT services is beneficial
- Strong stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness
What's on Offer
- Competitive base salary + super + uncapped commission
- Structured incentive plan aligned to Gross Profit performance
- Quarterly commission payments based on delivered results
- High level of autonomy with support from senior leadership
- Hybrid working environment
- Clear progression into broader sales leadership as the business scales