Business Development Manager / Account Manager

  • Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

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