Business Development Manager
About You?
You’re a deal-maker. You thrive on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and turning conversations into revenue. You’re the type of person who backs yourself — because you know when the right product meets the right client, you can close.
You:
– Have a natural talent for connecting with people, both in person and online.
– Love a challenge and are motivated by targets, incentives, and beating your own personal best.
– Hate being micromanaged — give you the goal, and you’ll find a way to smash it.
– Value autonomy and want the freedom to make decisions that drive results.
– Are resilient, resourceful, and solution-oriented.
– Enjoy working in a fast-moving environment where you can see the impact of your work.
– Appreciate straight-talking feedback (and a founder who isn’t afraid to give it).
About Us?
We help founder-led businesses win more opportunities:
Digitally — via our LinkedIn video/podcast services and outbound systems.
In person — through our Wharf Social events aboard our boat in Sydney Harbour.
We work with a mix of one-on-one clients and have a bold vision to scale our group membership community, The A1 Content Club.
Our culture is built on Adventure, Candour, and Impact.
We encourage our people to build their own networks and personal brands while helping us grow ours. If A1 Connect is part of your career journey, we want it to be one of the best stops you ever make.
What’s in it for You?
– $100K+ OTE, with uncapped commission. 50/50 Base + Commission Split
– We measure success by outcomes, not hours at a desk.
– Flexible work patterns around performance goals.
– Access to events, networking, and our monthly Harbour socials.
– Fitness and active pursuits baked into the working week — table tennis, golf, pickleball, beach walks, gym, and recovery facilities nearby HQ.
– A financially transparent business where you’ll see the numbers.
– Professional development investment — we back our rising stars.
Your Mission?
Drive new business and revenue growth for A1 Connect by:
– Building, managing, and converting a strong pipeline of leads.
– Driving outbound prospecting campaigns and following up on warm leads.
– Meeting prospects in person (Sydney CBD, events, and boat socials) and online.
– Selling our LinkedIn video/podcast services and group membership.
– Developing relationships with referral partners and industry connectors.
– Contributing to sales strategy and refining our outbound approach.
– Working closely with the founder to identify new market opportunities.
Your Style?
– Confident on the phone, on Zoom, and face-to-face.
– Proactive in generating your own leads as well as converting inbound.
– Able to navigate long and short sales cycles.
– Comfortable talking to founders, executives, and decision-makers.
– Collaborative with marketing/content teams to ensure consistent messaging.
What We Expect?
You’ll be in our founder’s orbit at least 4 days a week — at Miranda HQ, meeting clients, or out networking.
Flexibility when the business needs it — sometimes that means showing up outside standard hours.
You treat client relationships like gold — delivering on promises and keeping communication sharp.
You take ownership of your numbers — your pipeline, your targets, your wins.
What You’ll Be Part Of?
– A high-performance team with no room for passengers.
– A startup-sized team with a big vision and unlimited potential.
– A founder-led business where decisions are made fast.
– An environment that rewards initiative, creativity, and results.
Skills & Experience?
– Proven track record in B2B sales (1–3+ years in a closing role).
– Comfortable with outbound prospecting and hitting activity targets.
– Strong communicator with excellent rapport-building skills.
– Tech-savvy (LinkedIn, CRM, Zoom, and happy to learn new tools).
– Resilient, self-motivated, and driven by financial reward.
– No degree required – we hire for talent and character, not just credentials.
If you’re a motivated sales professional ready to take charge of your earnings and be part of a business with serious growth plans, we want to hear from you.
Miranda 2228Interested?
To apply, do the following:
1. Send an email with the subject line: “BDM Role” to hello@a1connect.com.au
DO NOT, attach a CV or Cover Letter (may seem odd, but it’s important not to attach anything)
2. Instead, send a link to your LinkedIn profile, phone number and answer these 5x questions in a succinct email (shorter the better):
– What made you apply?
– Why you’re a good fit for the job?
– Where would you be commuting from?
– What kind of manager brings out the best in you?
– When can you start?
Put in a PS. after signing your name with your favourite quote and why it resonates with you.
NB. Applications that don’t follow this format will not get a response.
