Business Development Manager – Sydney / Melbourne

 

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Business Development Manager – Sydney / Melbourne

last updated November 18, 2025 12:07 UTC

InDebted

InDebted

 

HQ: Hybrid

 

OFF: Sydney / Melbourne

Full-Time

Sales and Marketing

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About InDebted: InDebted provides future-thinking organisations with products and solutions to support overdue consumers through debt. Backed by technology with a human touch, we use machine learning and AI to personalise the collections journey and champion positive customer experiences — all so we can change the world of consumer debt for good.

Founded in Australia, today we’re a team of over 300 people living and working around the world. We’re rapidly expanding throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. We’re a $50m revenue (and growing) organisation, having recently completed our Series C funding round, backed by leading investors such as Airtree. Now is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to make the experience of debt resolution smoother, and more human.

About the Role

The Business Development Manager is a critical driver of InDebted’s growth across the Australian market. This senior sales role is responsible for identifying, pursuing, and closing new business opportunities while expanding relationships within our existing client portfolio.

You will be the face of InDebted to prospective and existing corporate clients, leading the full sales cycle from initial prospecting through contract negotiation and seamless handover to our Client Success team. Your success will be measured by your ability to drive revenue growth, exceed sales targets, and position InDebted as the partner of choice for innovative collections and receivables management solutions.

This is a high-impact, target-driven role for an ambitious sales professional who thrives on building relationships with C-suite and senior decision-makers, navigating complex sales cycles, and consistently delivering results in a competitive market.

Reporting Structure

This position reports directly to the Managing Director, Australia – a newly appointed strategic leadership role focused on accelerating InDebted’s growth trajectory across the Australian market.

As a key member of the Australian team, the Business Development Manager will work in close partnership with the MD to execute our ambitious expansion strategy. This role is instrumental in taking InDebted to the next level – driving market penetration, establishing InDebted as the category leader in innovative collections solutions, and building the foundation for sustained growth across Australia.

You will have direct access to senior leadership, significant autonomy in shaping sales strategy, and the opportunity to make an immediate, measurable impact on the company’s success. This is a career-defining opportunity for a sales leader ready to be part of something transformational.

Key Responsibilities

SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Develop and execute comprehensive growth strategies and plans aligned with InDebted’s Australian market objectives and revenue targets

Own and drive the complete sales cycle from prospecting and lead qualification through to proposal development, negotiation, and contract closure

Identify and map business strengths and customer needs to position InDebted’s value proposition effectively

Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline with consistent coverage of 3-5x quarterly quota

Research and identify viable business opportunities and income streams across target industry verticals including utilities, telecommunications, financial services, retail, and healthcare

Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify new market segments and customer needs

Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and product demonstrations to senior stakeholders and C-suite executives

Lead complex, multi-stakeholder negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms while maintaining strong client relationships

Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets and KPIs

Follow industry trends both locally and internationally to identify emerging opportunities and maintain competitive advantage

CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Manage and retain relationships with existing clients, serving as their primary strategic contact

Increase client base through systematic prospecting, networking, and relationship-building activities

Conduct regular business reviews with key clients to ensure satisfaction, identify expansion opportunities, and reinforce InDebted’s value

Address client concerns and escalations promptly, working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver solutions

Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within the existing client portfolio

Build long-term, trusted partnerships with clients by demonstrating deep understanding of their business challenges and objectives

PROPOSALS, CONTRACTS & COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES

Develop comprehensive, customized business proposals that clearly articulate InDebted’s value proposition and demonstrate ROI

Lead responses to RFPs, RFQs, and tenders for collections and credit-related services

Draft and review commercial contracts in collaboration with Legal and Finance teams

Ensure all proposals and contracts reflect competitive pricing structures while maintaining healthy profit margins

Negotiate commercial terms, service level agreements, and pricing with prospective and existing clients

Ensure all agreements adhere to Australian regulatory requirements and InDebted’s compliance standards

KNOWLEDGE & MARKET INTELLIGENCE

Maintain in-depth knowledge of InDebted’s product suite, technology platform, and unique value proposition

Develop and maintain expert-level understanding of the Australian collections and receivables management industry

Stay informed on regulatory changes, compliance requirements, and industry best practices

Monitor competitor activities, market positioning, and pricing strategies

Represent InDebted at industry conferences, networking events, and professional forums

Share market intelligence and competitive insights with Product, Marketing, and Leadership teams

REPORTING & COLLABORATION

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM system (Salesforce) including all activities, opportunities, and forecasts

Provide regular sales forecasts and pipeline reports to leadership

Report on successes, challenges, and areas requiring improvement or support

Collaborate closely with Marketing to align on campaign strategies, lead generation activities, and content development

Work with Client Success teams to ensure smooth client onboarding and transition from sales to service delivery

Partner with Product and Operations teams to communicate client feedback and influence product roadmap

Help build and train the sales team as InDebted expands its Australian presence

Qualifications & Experience

ESSENTIAL

Minimum 5+ years of proven B2B sales experience in corporate or enterprise environments

Demonstrated track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas and revenue targets

Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles with deal values of $100K+ AUD

Proven ability to prospect, qualify, and close new business independently

Strong experience in account management and growing existing client relationships

Excellent presentation and communication skills with ability to influence C-suite executives

Proficiency in CRM systems (strongly preferred) and Microsoft Office suite

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Legal right to work in Australia

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

Background in financial services, fintech, SaaS, or professional services sales

Experience in the collections, debt recovery, credit management, or BPO industries

Existing network of contacts in target industries (financial services, utilities, telecommunications)

Post-graduate qualifications or professional sales certifications

Knowledge of Australian collections regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., ACCC, ASIC guidelines)

Specific Requirements

Valid Australian driver’s license

Willingness to travel regularly across Australia (approximately 20-30% of time)

Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate client schedules and time zones

Based in Sydney or Melbourne (preferred) or willing to relocate

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment

Application Process

To apply for this exciting opportunity to join InDebted’s growing Australian team, please submit your application including:

Current resume/CV

Cover letter outlining your relevant sales experience and why you’re interested in InDebted

Examples of your sales achievements (e.g., quota attainment, significant deals closed)

Our benefits packages vary depending on region and role requirements. Our talent acquisition team will be able to share more during the recruitment process.

At InDebted, we respect and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to build better products and a better overall company. InDebted is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For Recruiters: We appreciate the interest of all candidates and recruitment agencies, however for this role we are managing this hiring process internally and will not be accepting applications through recruitment agencies. Thank you!