Are you a commercially driven business development professional who enjoys identifying new opportunities, building strong client relationships and turning conversations into results?
NATA Education & Advisory Services (NEAS) is seeking a proactive and results-focused Business Development Manager to drive sales growth and expand our presence across Australia and internationally.
You’ll develop inbound and outbound sales strategies, build a strong pipeline of opportunities and work closely with internal teams to position our education and advisory services in response to client and market needs.
About NATA Education & Advisory Services (NEAS)
NEAS helps quality-driven professionals and organisations build capability, navigate accreditation requirements and strengthen their systems through expert education and tailored advisory services.
Previously known as NATA Education, we have delivered trusted training across Australia and internationally for more than two decades. Today, we combine that education experience with practical advisory support to help clients move from questions to clarity with confidence. NEAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia, operating as a separate entity.
About the Role:
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans that support revenue targets and expand NEAS’s market presence.
- Manage a balanced inbound and outbound sales approach, converting incoming leads while actively identifying new opportunities.
- Build and maintain a solid sales pipeline from initial prospecting and qualification through to negotiation and closing.
- Identify high-value sectors, organisations and new market opportunities.
- Generate and nurture leads through digital platforms, marketing campaigns, industry networks, events and direct outreach.
- Represent NEAS at conferences, trade shows, networking events and client meetings.
- Build strong relationships with prospective clients, industry partners, associations and strategic stakeholders.
- Work closely with education and advisory teams to develop clear and compelling sales narratives.
- Communicate NEAS’s value proposition and tailor conversations to client needs and challenges.
- Provide market feedback to support the development and positioning of new products and services.
- Analyse sales data, lead quality, conversion rates, market trends and competitor activity.
- Establish and monitor sales KPIs, adjusting strategies and campaigns where required.
Essential Criteria
You’re a commercially minded, results-driven business development professional who can build strong relationships, identify new opportunities and turn them into sustainable growth.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in business development or B2B sales, ideally within education, training or advisory services.
- Proven success in generating leads,
building sales pipelines and achieving revenue targets.
- Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
- The ability to identify market opportunities and develop effective sales strategies.
- A proactive and adaptable approach, with confidence representing the organisation externally and working both independently and collaboratively.
- Success in the role will be measured by your ability to grow NEAS’s client base, expand into new markets, maintain a strong pipeline and contribute to NEAS’s position as a trusted education and advisory services provider.
Why join NEAS?
This is an opportunity to play an important role in the continued growth of a specialist education and advisory business. You’ll have the opportunity to shape sales strategies, establish recent relationships and contribute market insights that influence how services are developed and positioned.
You’ll join an organisation focused on excellence, collaboration and customer outcomes, helping clients build confidence, strengthen capability and achieve sustained success
How to apply
Click Apply and submit your résumé and a cover letter outlining your relevant business development experience and interest in joining NEAS.
Applications close: 4pm Wednesday 4 November 2026
For a confidential discussion or to request a copy of the position description, please contact [insert contact name and email].
NEAS is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.
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