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About the role:Based in our Broadmeadow office and reporting to the CEO Business Hunter, the Business Manager Firsts and Partnerships is the key relationship manager for the Hunter First membership, corporate partners, and sponsors. This role leads the development and implementation of strategies in these areas and collaborates with the CEO and team to connect Hunter First members and partners with Business Hunters advocacy and events program.Through member and partner engagement, the role provides advice and initiates actions that align policy activities with the needs and interests of member businesses and stakeholders, supporting communication objectives and actions. The focus is on engagement with businesses, not-for-profits, academia, and government, as well as collaboration with peers in Sydney, Western Sydney, and Illawarra to maximize value, opportunities, and synergies.To be successful in this role, you will:Hold formal qualifications in business, economics, or related disciplines and/or have extensive experience in sales, marketing, or customer relationship management.Demonstrate sales outcomes, business development, and relationship management skills.Be results-driven with a proven track record.Have an understanding of the business, industry, and government environment in the Hunter region.Possess strong interpersonal, negotiation, influencing skills, and high-level communication skills.Experience in preparing reports for board and committee meetings.Demonstrate experience in relationship management and leveraging networks for referrals.Understand and are committed to helping local businesses develop and prosper.Be able to work flexibly, including out of hours, to attend events and meetings.Show a service-oriented approach, motivation, positivity, initiative, and the ability to work within a small team.Be proficient in Microsoft Office and online web editing programs.Exercise initiative and independent judgment.Hold a current drivers license.About the businessBusiness NSW is an Australian independent, not-for-profit membership organization that identifies key issues impacting business and develops practical policy solutions to ensure growth and prosperity across New South Wales. Operating since 1826, more about us can be found at www.businessnsw.com/about.Business Hunter, operating since 1886 in the Hunter Region, reports to an independent board and is affiliated with Business NSW. Its activities include advocacy, regional development, and managing an extensive events program. Learn more at and perksAs a valued employee, you will have access to benefits such as paid parental leave, 22 days paid leave, fitness passport, EAP, health discounts, and salary packaging options.Business NSW and Business Hunter are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Short-listed applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including criminal record, references, and work rights verification.We kindly request no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Business NSW is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr