General Manager - Strategic Partnerships & Business Development

AUD Build | Sydney, NSW | Full-time | On-site

About AUD Build

AUD Build is the residential construction brand of Australian Urban Direct iBuying Pty Ltd, part of AUD Group. We deliver custom homes, knockdown rebuilds, duplexes and residential projects across Sydney. We work with the group's design business and external design partners to connect early project opportunities with practical design and construction delivery.

The chance

We are seeking a commercially driven General Manager to build and lead our partner channel across architectural and building design practices, real estate agencies and property developers. Your goal is to make AUD Build and the group's design business the first-choice construction and design partners for a strong network of repeat referrers and project partners.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a Sydney partner acquisition and growth strategy, with clear priorities for architects, building designers, real estate agents, agencies, landowners and residential developers.

• Identify decision-makers, open conversations and build trusted relationships through meetings, site visits, project presentations and industry events.

• Create tailored partnership propositions: construction and buildability support for design practices; design and building solutions for agency clients; and coordinated feasibility, design and construction support for developers.

• Establish repeatable referral and preferred-partner arrangements, with clear expectations, communication, responsibilities and follow-up.

• Identify opportunities early, including site purchases, knockdown rebuilds, duplex developments and clients seeking design or construction support. Qualify each opportunity by scope, budget, timing and decision-making process.

• Coordinate introductions and proposals with design, estimating and construction teams. Maintain momentum from referral and initial consultation through proposal, contract and project handover.





• Protect partner relationships by providing timely updates, respecting each party's client relationship and coordinating prompt resolution of concerns.

• Build a disciplined CRM pipeline covering target accounts, contacts, meetings, referrals, proposals, next actions and outcomes.

• Set and report channel KPIs, including active partners, qualified referrals, conversion, signed project value, repeat business and partner retention. Forecast the pipeline and improve channel performance.

• Develop partner presentations, case studies and referral materials with the marketing team, and represent AUD Build at relevant industry and networking events.

• Build scalable partnership processes and guide the channel function as it grows. Work with leadership on commercial terms and partnership priorities.

What you bring

• A proven record of developing B2B partnerships, referral channels or business development in Sydney's residential construction, architecture, property or development sectors.

• Strong relationships with architects, building designers, real estate agencies or developers, and the ability to turn relationships into repeat, qualified project opportunities.

• An understanding of the residential project lifecycle, from site assessment and design approvals to estimating, construction and sales.

• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

• A disciplined approach to CRM, follow-up, pipeline forecasting and measurable results.

• The ability to work closely with technical teams and communicate commitments accurately to partners and clients.

• Availability for regular in-person partner meetings, project visits and industry events across Greater Sydney.

How to apply

Apply through LinkedIn with your CV and a short summary of the partner channels you have developed, measurable results you have achieved and how you would approach your first 90 days. Please avoid including confidential client or partner information.

Remuneration will be discussed based on experience and the agreed scope of the role.

📌 General Manager - Strategic Partnerships & Business Development (Sydney)
🏢 AUSTRALIAN URBAN DIRECT IBUYING
📍 Sydney