Business Development Manager | Drive Growth in Cairns QLD

ABOUT THRYV

For over 125 years, Thryv has helped local businesses compete and win. We've evolved from print directories to cutting-edge digital marketing, automation and SaaS tools - empowering SMBs to save time, communicate better and get paid faster.

We're not just selling software. We're selling confidence, growth and time - giving business owners the freedom to focus on what they do best. Our culture is built on passion, accountability and community. We take ownership, do what's right, and create positive impact for our clients and our people.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Thryv is on the hunt for a driven, self-motivated Business Advisor (Thryv SaaS) to join our high-performing field sales team across Australia and New Zealand.

This isn't a desk job. You'll be out in the market every day - door knocking, cold calling, networking and meeting business owners face-to-face. You'll introduce them to the Thryv platform: an award-winning all-in-one SaaS solution that helps SMBs save time, communicate better and get paid faster.

If you've got the hunger to build your own pipeline from the ground up, the resilience to keep going when it's tough, and the people skills to turn a cold knock into a loyal client - this is the role for you.

Location: Cairns QLD

Start Date: Monday 24 August 2026

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Prospecting and cold calling daily to generate new business opportunities

Door knocking and networking to build your pipeline from the ground up

Meeting business owners face-to-face and presenting tailored Thryv SaaS solutions

Managing the full sales cycle - from first contact through to close and onboarding handover

Achieving and exceeding monthly new business sales targets

Owning your territory: planning your days with purpose and discipline

Maintaining accurate pipeline records and reporting to your Account Director

Staying sharp on Thryv product updates, the competitive landscape and SMB market trends

WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT

A proven hunter - you love the thrill of finding and closing new business

Strong B2B sales background, ideally in SaaS, tech or field sales environments

Resilient and relentless - you bounce back quickly and stay motivated

Confident cold caller and doorknocker who knows how to open doors

Consultative seller - you listen first, then match the right solution to the need

Highly self-motivated and capable of working autonomously in the field

Organised and disciplined in managing a territory, pipeline and daily schedule

Tech-savvy and comfortable demonstrating SaaS platforms to business owners

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

Uncapped earning potential - Your effort drives your reward - performance pays

Freedom & autonomy - Own your territory, set your rhythm, work from home when off the road

Purpose with every pitch - Help real businesses solve real problems with tools that genuinely work

Career pathways - Progress as fast as your ambition and results take you

A culture that backs you - Celebrate wins, share the journey, grow together

Hands-on coaching - Ongoing training and mentoring from day one

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

Candidates are encouraged to review the anticipated recruitment timeline below when considering their application. Please note that activities will occur on a rolling basis throughout the recruitment period.

Role published: 13 July 2026

Applications close: 14 August 2026

Shortlisting: Commencing from the date of advertising and continuing on a rolling basis

Assessment and interviews (face‑to‑face): Conducted on a rolling basis throughout the advertising period

Final decisions: Made progressively as suitable candidates are identified

Fixed commencement date: 24 August 2026

Ready to back yourself?

For further information, please contact Jack Foulger, Talent Acquisition Partner on 0494 629 090 or via email at jack.foulger@thyrv.com

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