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Ref 1558/25 Director, Business Development, Western Sydney University, The CollegeAbout The CollegeWestern Sydney University The College is a not-for-profit wholly owned entity of Western Sydney University. As you consider joining our dynamic team, know that you will be part of an organisation that values growth, inclusivity, and excellence. Learn more about The College here.About the OpportunityAre you a strategic leader with a passion for business growth?Western Sydney University, The College is seeking a Director, Business Development to join the team and shape the future of The Colleges business to business (B2B) product offerings.As the Director of Business Development, youll identify and drive transformative business development opportunities, of at least $5-6 million annually to offset existing expiring contracts. Youll provide valuable market intelligence insights to develop and enhance product offerings, ensure our products align to the capabilities required for modern workplace success (B2B) and career success (B2C). Additionally, the Director will collaborate with ecosystem partners, industry and professional associations, and our growing client base to cultivate positive business relationships.This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity for 5 years based at The Colleges Sydney Olympic Park and Parramatta CBD Campus, although travel to other campuses may be required.About YouYou are a strategic leader with a passion for business growth and a proven track record in B2B sales. With a relevant tertiary qualification and over 10 years of experience, you excel in identifying and selling through channel partners and reseller networks. Your ability to recognise and capitalise on commercial opportunities, coupled with your understanding of industry and corporate sectors related to professional development and learning, sets you apart. You have successfully devised and delivered business strategies and commercial negotiations, demonstrating your ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes. Your strong communication skills enable you to share ideas clearly and confidently with various audiences. As an innovative and collaborative thinker, you generate ideas that meet client needs and deliver high financial ROI. Your extensive leadership experience in medium to large companies or higher education equips you to lead and mentor a dynamic Business Development team.If youre ready to enhance our B2B product offerings with your market intelligence insights, we want to hear from you!Working with Children CheckAs the College provides education opportunities to ages that include under 18 years old, it is a prerequisite to have/gain WWC clearance. Therefore, it is a requirement to obtain and maintain a NSW Working with Children Check Clearance.Why work with us?Western Sydney University, The College highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally.Remuneration: Attractive Senior Remuneration Package to be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.Position Enquiries: Please direct enquiries about the role to Anthony Mitri, Deputy Chief Executive Officer via email at A.Mitri@westernsydney.edu.au.Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.Closing Date: 8:30pm, Sunday 27 April 2025.Working Rights in Australia - EligibilityYou must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at the time of application.Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.Click here to view Position Description Opens in new windowStart your application by clicking the "begin" button.Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.If you require assistance in using the System, please email recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au or phone the Recruitment Helpline on (02) 9852 5422. Please note, we do not accept applications for roles to the recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au email. #J-18808-Ljbffr