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ANZSCO 225212

ICT Business Development Manager

STSOLCSOLSkill level 1Assessed by VETASSESSNo Shortage

General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.

About this occupation

ANZSCO 2022

Identifies and generates new ICT business opportunities to further improve market share and awareness by gaining an understanding of customers' ICT needs and promoting goods and services to these customers. May manage some key customer accounts.

Skill level 1

Unit group 2252

ICT Sales Professionals

ICT Sales Professionals manage client accounts and represent companies in selling a range of computer hardware, software and other ICT goods and services to industrial, business, professional and other organisations.

Indicative skill level

In Australia and New Zealand

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks include

  • Compiling lists of prospective client businesses using trade directories and other sources
  • Acquiring and updating knowledge of employer's and competitors' goods and services, and market conditions
  • Visiting regular and prospective client businesses to establish and act on selling opportunities
  • Assessing customers' needs and explaining the goods and services which meet their needs
  • Promoting employers' ICT goods and services to existing and prospective clients
  • Quoting and negotiating prices and credit terms, and completing contracts and recording orders
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  • Arranging delivery of goods, installation of equipment and the provision of services
  • Reporting to sales management on sales made and the marketability of ICT goods and services
  • Following up with clients to ensure satisfaction with ICT goods and services purchased, arranging modifications and resolving any problems arising
  • Preparing sales reports, and maintaining and submitting records of business expenses incurred

Occupations in this unit group

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.

ANZSCO 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)

Title in this edition: ICT Business Development Manager, skill level 1

Major group
2 Professionals
Sub-major group
22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals
Minor group
225 Sales, Marketing and Public Relations Professionals
Unit group
2252 ICT Sales Professionals

The title and groups are the same in ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 and ANZSCO 2022.

Occupation Shortage List (2026)

National rating
No Shortage
Confidence
Clear
Rated on
ANZSCO 2022

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Search another occupation