Business Development Coordinator

Remote / Work from Home

• Reports to: CEO
• Hours: 1 day per week* (initial 3-month contract, with potential extension)

*Contractor or consultancy arrangement preferred (ABN required).

Position Purpose

The Business Development Coordinator will focus on generating new business and expanding ACTS’ reach beyond the tertiary education sector. This role will drive participation in ACTS training and certification programs, secure sponsorship and business partnerships, and convert new members.

This is a hands-on sales role, ideal for a freelancer or consultant with existing experience in sales, partnerships, or business development, who is motivated to grow participation in sustainability-focused offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement outreach activities to secure new sponsorship and business partnerships.
• Identify and engage new markets and prospective members beyond the tertiary education sector.
• Promote and secure sign-ups for ACTS training and certification programs, including:

- Carbon Literacy Training

- Green Impact Labs Accreditation

- Sustainable Event Certification

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including corporate, government and community partners.
• Achieve agreed sales and partnership KPIs, including targets for new program participants and new members.
• Support the preparation of marketing materials and proposals to strengthen sales activity.
• Provide regular progress updates to the CEO.

Essential criteria

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets and build sustainable business relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with confidence to engage new markets.
• Self-motivated, results-driven and confident working remotely.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently, managing workload and deadlines effectively.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of sustainability, climate action, and education sectors.
• Experience developing sponsorship proposals and partnership packages.
• Established networks relevant to sustainability, training or certification markets.

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