About the company

Afford is a recognised Employer of Choice within the disability sector, and we are celebrating our 69th year. Our focus has always, and will always remain on making sure our clients enjoy a high-quality life, with no limitations as to what they can achieve.

About the opportunity

Our Afford Customer Care/Business Development team is responsible for ensuring that we are known as the industry leader within disability. We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven sales professional to spearhead our business development in Melbourne CBD and surrounds.

This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation that is focussed on giving back to the community, and helping people with disabilities live a full and joyous life. The services we provide can and do change lives and it’s important that you are able to share our values and mission with the wider community.

Reporting into the Executive Manager, Commercial, your responsibilities will include:

• Develop a structured business development strategy that will ensure we are known as the provider of choice within the community
• Providing advice and information to potential clients, carers, parents and families on a range of services
• Attending expos, forums, open days and networking events to proactively promote Afford and what we do
• Support the teams to ensure our offerings support both clients and our business growth
• Develop relationships with clients across our network to ensure they are accessing our range of comprehensive services available

About you

Our Business Development/Customer Care team are critical to our ongoing growth and success. As the external representation of our brand and business you will have a genuine interest in our sector and be proud of the difference we can make. As a sales professional we are looking for the below experience:

• Previous business development and customer relationship management experience
• Proven success growing and closing business opportunities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence to drive successful outcomes
• The ability to work autonomously to achieve success as part of a wider supportive team
• An understanding of the disability sector is highly desirable
• Ability to interact with all key stakeholders associated with this position
• Must have an unrestricted drivers’ licence

Why be part of AFFORD?

As an employer of choice we offer:

• Excellent working conditions
• Competitive remuneration including a vehicle
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging and incentives