Business Development Manager - Strategic Partnerships
Build powerful partnerships, drive growth, and create win–win networks with Henderson—Australia’s fastest-growing buyers agency redefining wealth.

A little about us…
We’re Henderson Advocacy, Australia’s leading residential and commercial buyers agency, purchasing over $1 billion worth of properties and securing 83% of them off-market for our clients. We're the rocket ship propelling wealth-building strategies for everyday Australians and ambitious investors.
Our team doesn’t just work hard; we create wow moments for our clients. Whether it's at our incredible client events or through personalised investment strategies that change the game.
The role:
This role is about building a partnerships network, nurturing trust-based relationships and creating sustainable pipelines of referral business. The ideal candidate thrives in relationship-driven environments, understands Henderson’s unique value proposition and understands how to create win–win partnerships.
What You’ll Do:
- Channel Development: Identify, prioritize, and establish referral relationships across financial, legal, real estate, and professional service firms.
- Relationship Management: Build long-term, trust-based partnerships through regular engagement, tailored support, and proactive value creation.
- Network Expansion: Grow and maintain a high-touch network of partners through events, workshops, joint initiatives, and one-on-one relationship-building.
- Business Growth: Drive new client acquisition by consistently generating referral opportunities from the channel ecosystem.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a partnership strategy aligned with Henderson’s growth objectives.
- Brand Advocacy: Represent Henderson as a trusted partner, ensuring our brand is positioned as the preferred solution across partner networks.
- Collaboration: Work with internal teams to deliver co-branded campaigns, employee engagement initiatives, and impact reporting.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor partnership activity, measure ROI, and report on key growth and relationship metrics.
What about you?
- Proven track record in business development, partnerships, or channel sales, ideally within professional services, financial services, or real estate sectors.
- Strong existing network or demonstrated ability to rapidly build trust-based relationships in referral-heavy industries.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work autonomously and take full ownership of results.
- Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and strong execution skills.
- Comfortable working in a high-touch, relationship-driven environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary & Bonus: Because top talent deserves to be rewarded.
- Career Growth Opportunities: We’re scaling quickly, and there’s no ceiling on where this role could take you.
- Access to World-Class Tools: The best data, technology, and resources to back your strategies and success.
- Unforgettable Experiences: Quarterly team retreats, international trips to destinations like Bali and Japan, and exclusive excursions on Jack’s yacht.
- Vibrant Team Culture: Celebrate wins with a high-performing, supportive team that’s redefining the property game.
- Client Events & Exclusive Access: Participate in premium client gatherings and unlock off-market opportunities no one else can offer.
- Department
- Advocacy
- Locations
- Sydney
About Henderson Advocacy
We’re Henderson Advocacy, Australia’s leading residential and commercial buyers agency, purchasing over $1 billion worth of properties and securing 83% of them off-market for our clients. We're the rocket ship propelling wealth-building strategies for everyday Australians and ambitious investors.
Our team doesn’t just work hard; we create wow moments for our clients—whether it's at our incredible client events or through personalised investment strategies that change the game.
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