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Client Engagement and Business Development Officer

Australian Foundation for Disability

About the company

Afford is a recognised Employer of Choice within the disability sector, and we are celebrating our 68th year. We pride ourselves on our reputation of delivering service excellence and person centred care focused on individual outcomes.

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. Our successful programs are well documented on our Youtube channel, and are a true testament to what we stand for.

About the opportunity

Our Afford Customer Care 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 the Brisbane north/Aspley area.

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 its important that you are able to share our values and mission with the wider community.

Reporting into the District Manager, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • 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;
  • Develop community based programs and networks;
  • 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 the candidate

Our customer care team are critical to our ongoing growth and development. 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;
  • Career development and advancement opportunities;
  • Salary packaging.

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