Graduate Business Development Specialist

This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for a driven and ambitious graduate to begin their career in business development within the financial technology sector. As a Graduate Business Development Specialist, you will support the growth of intelliflo’s client base through proactive desk-based prospecting, telephone outreach, and email campaigns. Working closely with the wider Sales and Marketing teams, you will help identify and nurture new business opportunities, gaining valuable experience and a strong foundation in B2B sales.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducting high-volume outbound telephone and email outreach to prospective clients within the Australian Financial Advice and Wealth Management sector.
Researching and identifying key decision makers and target accounts using CRM tools, LinkedIn, and other online sources.
Engaging prospects to generate interest in intelliflo’s products and services, and qualifying leads ahead of handover to the wider sales team.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all prospect interactions and pipeline activity within the CRM system.
Supporting the development and execution of targeted outreach campaigns in collaboration with the Marketing team.
Providing a conduit between Marketing and Sales to ensure outreach messaging remains relevant and current.
Nurturing early-stage relationships with prospects through regular, structured follow-up via telephone and email.
Gathering market and competitor intelligence and sharing feedback with the Sales and Marketing teams.
Achieving agreed activity targets and KPIs, including call volumes, emails sent, and meetings booked for the senior sales team.
Assisting with the preparation of prospect information and materials ahead of senior sales team engagements.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in any discipline.
A keen interest in financial services, fintech, or technology-driven businesses.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionals over the telephone and via email.
A self-motivated, resilient, and target-driven attitude.
Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
Comfortable working independently in a home-based, desk-based environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with CRM platforms is a plus but not essential.
A proactive approach to learning, with a genuine desire to develop a career in business development and sales.
WHAT WE OFFER
A structured graduate development programme with mentoring and coaching from experienced sales professionals.
Clear career progression pathways within the intelliflo sales organisation.
Competitive graduate salary and benefits package.
A collaborative and supportive remote working culture.

Work arrangement
Yes