Business Development Executive - Consumer Insights & FMCG in Sydney

Are you commercially minded, naturally curious and looking to build a career in business development? Join a globally recognised consumer insights and market intelligence business that combines the feel of a close-knit local team with the resources and reach of a leading global agency.

Working with major FMCG and consumer goods brands, you'll connect clients with market intelligence, consumer behaviour, innovation and trend solutions that help them better understand their customers and make smarter commercial decisions. This is a consultative, insights-led sales role where you'll learn to uncover client challenges, ask the right questions and connect their needs with the right solutions.

The opportunity: As Business Development Executive, you'll help drive new business growth across Australia and New Zealand. Initially, you'll focus on top‐of‐funnel business development – researching prospects, managing inbound enquiries, conducting targeted outreach and generating qualified meetings. You'll engage stakeholders across Insights, Marketing, Innovation and R&D while building your understanding of how organisations use consumer and market intelligence. There's a clear development pathway, with plenty of mentoring, training and hands‐on support. Success will be measured through qualified meetings, pipeline creation, lead conversion and consistent outreach activity.

Why join? You'll get the best of both worlds: a boutique, collaborative local environment backed by a major international business. The client base is heavily weighted towards food, drink and FMCG, making this a great environment for anyone fascinated by brands, trends and innovation. The culture reflects this too – think team trend lunches where everyone brings in a new product or flavour to try. You'll also collaborate with colleagues across New Zealand, Europe, the US and Asia, providing international exposure and opportunities for travel.

Benefits include:

• 25 days' annual leave, plus charity days and your birthday off
• Hybrid working – typically 3 days in the Sydney office
• Personal coaching and wellbeing support
• WFH budget for home-office supplies
• Employee gifts and rewards programmes
• Internal wellness initiatives
• Sales training and mentoring

Who are we looking for? We're looking for someone with around 1-2 years' experience in sales, business development, sales support or another commercial environment who is eager to learn and progress. Experience within FMCG, consumer goods, B2B sales or the insights industry would be advantageous, but isn't essential. Above all, we're looking for someone with an insights mindset – someone who wants to understand a client's challenge rather than simply deliver a sales pitch.

Resources Group's Diversity and Equality Policy determines that we submit applicants to our clients on the basis of merit and ability, regardless of race, colour, age, disability, family responsibilities, gender, marital status, nationality, religious or political views or affiliations, sexual orientation or socio‐economic background.

About Resources Group: We are the Leading Global Talent Agency for Insights, Analytics & Data Strategy. Our consultants take the time to understand your career aims, providing tailored, impartial advice to help you find the best career move. We have access to an unrivalled range of opportunities with leading agencies and blue‐chips across Australia, NZ and APAC.