Senior Business Development Manager- Australia
PEOPLECERT · Remote · Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia · Remote
Posted Aug 26, 2026
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Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player, the global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills industry with presence in more than 200 countries worldwide? If so, this is the chance to apply now ! 📥
PeopleCert is seeking an accomplished Senior Business Development Manager to lead the strategic expansion of the LANGUAGECERT portfolio across Australia and New Zealand. This is a high-impact commercial leadership role responsible for driving sustainable revenue growth, developing strategic partnerships, influencing key stakeholders across the education ecosystem, and executing market expansion initiatives aligned with PeopleCert's global growth strategy.
Leveraging a deep understanding of PeopleCert's business objectives, go-to-market strategy, and the evolving international education landscape, you will build and nurture executive-level relationships with universities, governments, regulators, education providers, pathway institutions, language schools, corporate organisations, and strategic partners. You will identify new market opportunities, shape long-term partnerships, and position LANGUAGECERT as the preferred provider of English language qualifications and Secure English Language Tests (SELT).
The successful candidate will lead the commercial development of the LANGUAGECERT portfolio, including its UKVI-approved SELT qualifications, while playing a strategic role in strengthening brand recognition, institutional adoption, and long-term market leadership.
As a Senior Business Development Manager, your responsibilities will include:
Develop and execute the regional commercial strategy to accelerate revenue growth and expand LANGUAGECERT's market share across Australia and New Zealand.
Build, manage and maintain a robust pipeline of strategic business opportunities, ensuring consistent achievement of ambitious revenue and growth targets.
Establish trusted relationships with senior decision-makers, including Vice Chancellors, Pro Vice Chancellors, Deans, Registrars, Directors of International Education, government agencies, regulators, corporate clients and education networks.
Lead the acquisition, negotiation and management of high-value strategic partnerships with universities, language schools, pathway providers, study abroad agencies, immigration advisers, corporate organisations and other key stakeholders.
Develop and execute the regional commercial strategy to accelerate revenue growth and expand LANGUAGECERT's market share across Australia and New Zealand.
Build, manage and maintain a robust pipeline of strategic business opportunities, ensuring consistent achievement of ambitious revenue and growth targets.
Establish trusted relationships with senior decision-makers, including Vice Chancellors, Pro Vice Chancellors, Deans, Registrars, Directors of International Education, government agencies, regulators, corporate clients and education networks.
Lead the acquisition,…