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Role Overview

As the Ecosystem Business Development Director, you are a growth focused professional who has successfully created positive impact through year‑on‑year business expansion. You have an understanding of business development phases of a sales cycle, including account development, opportunity identification, relationship development, and qualification by applying strategic sales processes. You have a specialization in that specific Ecosystem Partners technologies and offerings. You develop strategic relationships with the Ecosystem Partner to keep abreast of all the latest developments in their offerings. Your focus is on origination of opportunities with the said Ecosystem Partner using your sales expertise and specialized knowledge. You will drive origination and lead with the value of the Ecosystem Partner +Accenture for our clients.

Responsibilities

- Prospects recent opportunities proactively through client account leads and direct client contact.
- Drive a partner‑aligned co‑sell motion, including go to market development, alignment & customer targeting, joint opportunity origination & qualification and regional communications, awareness & enablement.
- Create awareness of the Ecosystem Partners incumbency, joint solutions offerings, and capabilities with all relevant Accenture and Ecosystem Partner stakeholders.
- Engage in holistic partner planning including overall strategy, go to market development and alignment, financial success, tailored campaigns and joint client engagements.
- Influence partner leaders to position Accenture as partner of choice.
- Participate in partner business planning and product briefings.
- Identify complex technology business problems/opportunities requiring in‑depth knowledge of client buyer needs and Accenture + Ecosystem Partner solutions that drive in‑year ROI and have an in‑quarter revenue opportunity.
- Create differentiated opportunities based on Ecosystem Partner offerings and joint go‑to‑market.
- Shape partner specific joint sales and solution assets needed to run a successful campaign.
- Develop thought leadership to raise awareness of joint value proposition. Enable the Ecosystem Partner and Accenture teams on our unique joint value proposition, communicate investment levers and manage partner investments.
- Interact with senior management levels at clients, within Accenture and the Ecosystem Partner to develop, align and execute pursuit strategies,



develop client contact plans and relationship maps, and apply industry‑leading transformation and operations strategies and practices.
- Orchestrate joint origination sessions with the Ecosystem Partner and Accenture teams.
- Host or participate in key industry events in conjunction with the Ecosystem Partner.
- Client facing and able to travel.

Qualifications

- Minimum of 8 years of Business Development in the professional services space.
- Minimum of 10 years’ Successful Sales Pursuit Management experience.
- Channel and Ecosystem partner management experience and ways of working.

Bonus Points

- Previous experience in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing Transformation programmes.
- Experience working within G2000 customers.
- Experience with C‑Level client relationship building and relationship management.
- Proven ability to operate within a team‑oriented environment.
- Demonstrated commitment, teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian.
- Ability to discuss latest technology hot‑topics “on the fly” with VP+ clients and working level technical resources.
- High energy level, focus and ability to work well in demanding client environments.
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership, problem solving, and decision‑making abilities.
- Unquestionable professional integrity, credibility and character.

What’s in it for you?

You will be part of a diverse, vibrant, global Accenture community; teams pushing the boundaries of new business capabilities and emerging technologies and services, sharing their experiences and lessons learned with each other. You’ll have the chance to thrive in an environment where your ideas are valued and your voice matters. At Accenture, you will be able to work on meaningful and innovative projects, powered by the latest technologies and industry best practices such as event‑driven architectures and domain driven design. Accenture will continually invest in your learning and growth. You'll learn from and work with Accenture’s certified practitioners and Accenture will support you in growing your own tech stack, sales skills, and certifications.



You'll be immersed in the design and implementation of human‑centric solutions to help solve complex challenges with some of the world’s largest companies. Compensation for roles at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.

Benefits of Working at Accenture

- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- Long & short‑term career break opportunities
- Structured career development program
- Local and international career opportunities
- Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™
- Flexible Work Arrangements – centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
- We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!

We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer.

All our consulting professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development. You’ll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statementfor Australia

Accenture is an EEO and affirmative action employer of females, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We encourage applications from all people, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement for New Zealand

Accenture is an EEO and affirmative action employer of females, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We encourage applications from all people, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination.

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📌 Business Development Director (Australia OR Snowflake) (Melbourne)
🏢 Accenture
📍 Melbourne