Shape the Future with Compass Group Australia

We’re expanding nationally and inviting a passionate, customer-focused Business Development Manager to join our team in Brisbane. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our next phase of growth across Australia East coast region, in a role that blends strategic thinking, relationship-building, and innovation.

Compass Group is a Top 20 company on the London Stock Exchange, and the global market leader in delivering food and support services across workplaces, schools, hospitals, leisure venues, and remote environments. Operating in over 50 countries with 600,000+ employees, we are proud to be a Top 10 global employer.

In Australia, Compass Group generates $2.0Bn in annual revenue, serves 350+ clients across 700+ sites, and employs 16,000 people. We’re committed to nurturing talent, fostering collaboration, and empowering possibility.

As Business Development Manager, reporting to a Business Development Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving growth and retention across our Offshore and Remote sectors. You’ll:

• Own the full sales cycle—from prospecting and pipeline management to proposal development and contract negotiation
• Build and nurture relationships with decision-makers and influencers
• Develop strategic proposals and collaborate with marketing to create tailored sales collateral
• Conduct market research and co-design innovative service solutions with operations
• Champion our safety-first culture and values

About You

You’re a strategic thinker, a natural connector, and a confident communicator. You bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Management, or Business
• 3–5 years’ experience in services—ideally in Mining, Energy, or Hospitality
• Strong influencing and presentation skills across diverse stakeholder groups
• Proven success in consultative selling and senior-level negotiations
• Commercial acumen and a passion for driving growth and innovation
• Experience in delivering year-on-year revenue growth and digital solutions

We value warm conversations and authentic engagement. If this opportunity excites you, connect with us or click the link to learn more.

The Benefits

Working with a large global company means you can be assured that we have an attractive benefits program! This includes comprehensive learning & development offerings, a variety of recognition programs and company discounts, an excellent salary benchmarking matrix and at this management level also includes an incentive bonus scheme! You can read all about these here: Why work at Compass

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either talisson@compass-group.com.au or billymitchell@compass-group.com.au