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From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that’s where you come in.\nAbout the Role\nWe’re looking for a Senior Manager in Business Development to help shape and support the continued growth of BDO’s Business Services practice in Sydney.\nWorking closely with Partners, Directors and subject matter experts, you’ll help develop and scale priority service specialisations, strengthen referral relationships and support teams to take opportunities to market and win work.\nThe role combines leading business development initiatives in Sydney and scaling priority Business Services specialisations nationally.\nKey Duties and Responsibilities\nWork with Partner subject matter experts to take established Business Service propositions to market locally and nationally, developing and executing business development plans that build targeted relationships, generate opportunities and increase market presence.\nBuild strong relationships internally and with clients to identify opportunities, share market insights, connect the right people across BDO and help turn opportunities into new work.\nCollaborate with Partners and Directors to prioritise key referrers, deepen relationships and create sustainable sources of new business opportunities\nGuide networking, profile-raising and market-facing activities to maximise commercial and relationship outcomes.\nCoach and guide Partners on market segmentation, target identification, opportunity development and client engagement.\nSupport high-value, strategic opportunities related to the Business Services specialisations, including proposals and pitches, win strategies, competitive positioning, stakeholder mapping and pursuit planning.\nImprove pipeline visibility and discipline through regular reviews and reporting on pipeline health and opportunity conversion across the priority specialisations.\nSkills/Attributes required\nSignificant business development experience in professional services, consulting or accounting, with a demonstrated track record of supporting revenue growth and converting opportunities.\nProven experience developing and executing business development plans to take new or evolving service propositions to market, working with senior stakeholders to identify target clients, build referral pathways and progress opportunities through to conversion and revenue growth.\nExceptional relationship-building skills across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.\nExperience developing strategic referral networks, alliances or partnership ecosystems.\nStrong commercial acumen and the ability to identify and connect opportunities across service lines to meet client needs.\nAn entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to challenge traditional approaches.\nStrong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to deliver outcomes without direct authority.\nWhy join the team?\nThis is an opportunity to take a hands-on role in shaping growth across BDO’s Sydney Business Services practice. 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Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.\nOur leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.\nWith a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.\nOur inclusive culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).\nWe are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2026-2028 Employer Committed to Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).\nBDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. 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