Business Development Manager - Aviation
Business Development Manager - Aviation
Exceptional opportunity to drive key business projects & strategic operational planning across Aviation at RFDS!
Classifications
- Sales & Account Management
- Sales - Other
- Permanent / Full Time
Key points
- Work with our fast-paced, high-performing Aviation Leaders
- Opportunity to develop meaningful change
- Purpose-driven business with an iconic history
Description
As part of the growth at the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), we are seeking a talented Business Development Manager to develop Aviation Training Services.
As a Business Development Manager you will have responsibility for achieving revenue targets and implementing growth strategies for products and services provided for and on behalf of the RFDS. Including the management of the brand new RFDS Simulator and Training Centre in Bundaberg.
You will identify prospects, convert them to profitable partners and maintain robust relationships to ensure the successful delivery of sales initiatives, partner growth and retail strategies.
This is a Permanent, full-time opportunity located at our Brisbane Base, with the added flexibility to work from home and the possibility to visit Bundaberg and our other bases.
Key Accountabilities include:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and administration of the RFDS Simulator and Training Centre, including leading a smooth and efficient training environment
- Seek and secure new business opportunities for the RFDSQ Simulator and Training Centre
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand, develop and manage training needs, programs and objectives
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of programs and identify opportunities for new training offerings based on market trends and client feedback
- Monitor and analyse key performance indicators related to business development and training centre operations
- Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
- Generate reports and provide insights to the leadership teams, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement, while proactively suggesting strategies to enhance revenue growth and operational efficiency
You will have proven aviation management experience, as well as project and development experience. You will be confident in your relationship-building skills, and proactive with business and process improvements.
You will demonstrate:
- Formal qualification in Business Management, Project Management, or Commerce or a related field
- Knowledge of, and experience in, financial planning and management (including budget preparation and management)
- A thorough understanding of sales and marketing principles
- A proven track record of successfully securing and implementing and managing growth strategies to increase sales generation through client initiatives
- Exemplary interpersonal and client management capabilities
- Experience in developing and implementing organisational strategies to enhance operational performance
- High-level communications skills, with demonstrated capability to effectively interact with executive leaders across the organisation and external stakeholders
- Superior level of written communication including correspondence, report writing and presentation drafting
- Good understanding of research methods and data analysis techniques
- Highly developed organisational and time management skills; high level of initiative and problem-solving
We value our people, and we are passionate about making a difference for people who live, work and travel in remote, rural, and regional Australia. By joining the RFDS, you will have access to the following:
- Attractive remuneration package + Super
- Access to generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18,550, increasing your take-home pay
- Work with a collaborative and supportive team who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
- Flexible working arrangements + FREE Parking
- Comprehensive training provided
- Orientation program including an onsite aeromedical base tour
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
- Private health insurance discounts
- Novated leasing available
- Access to a full allocation of a newly launched uniform range at no cost
- The opportunity to be a part of the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service team
This role will close on the 13th of August 2023, progression on applications and shortlisting may begin prior to this date. For further information regarding this role please contact RFDS Talent Acquisition Advisor, Lachlan Otto on 0408 520 532 or at recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland) is passionate about fostering equality within the workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds.
Please note: This role will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, will be subject to criminal history checks and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment. Having a valid QLD driver’s licence and driving a work vehicle is mandatory when required.
RFDS (Queensland Section) works with vulnerable patients in remote parts of Queensland and provides an essential service to many regional and remote communities. To ensure the health and safety of our staff, our patients, and these communities, as well as to manage the risks involved in service delivery and COVID-19 transmission in these communities and our workplaces, our staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are a successful candidate the requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including maintaining any recommended booster requirements, will be a term of your employment, as will the requirement to provide proof of vaccination.
