A leading digital consumer business is seeking a commercially minded Corporate Development Manager to support strategic growth initiatives across new and emerging markets.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role working closely with senior leaders to identify, assess and progress recent commercial opportunities. The role will suit someone who enjoys market research, commercial analysis, partner engagement and coordinating multiple internal stakeholders to drive momentum across a growth pipeline.

Key responsibilities include:
Conducting market and opportunity research across new and emerging markets
Developing market, competitor and partner mapping
Preparing briefing notes, market overviews, partner profiles and opportunity summaries
Supporting early-stage commercial assessment, opportunity sizing and strategic fit analysis
Assisting with partner engagement, meeting preparation and follow-up
Coordinating internal stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Product, Risk and Compliance
Maintaining an opportunity pipeline, including key actions, risks, dependencies and milestones
Producing regular status updates and reporting for senior leadership




Supporting documentation and knowledge management across opportunities and markets

The ideal candidate:
4–6 years’ experience in corporate development, strategy, consulting, commercial analysis or a related field
Strong analytical and research capability, with the ability to synthesise market, regulatory and commercial information
Excellent written communication skills, including experience preparing clear, structured materials for senior stakeholders
Robust organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently
Experience supporting cross-functional commercial initiatives involving Legal, Finance, Product, Risk or Compliance
Exposure to digital consumer, technology, regulated or high-growth businesses, highly regarded
A proactive, execution-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
Comfort operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments

This is an excellent chance for an emerging commercial leader to gain exposure to strategic growth, commercial partnerships and market expansion initiatives within a complex and fast-moving business.
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📌 Corporate Development Manager Melbourne
🏢 Grant Executive Search
📍 Melbourne