Business Specialist

A Business Specialist analyses the performance of a business and makes recommendations for improvement. You might work for the business or be employed as an external consultant. Business Specialists look at where a business is performing strongly and where changes may be beneficial. You may suggest new strategies in a range of areas such as sales targets or customer retention.

Business Specialists should have good leadership skills and be able to communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds. You’ll need to have good analytical skills and be an excellent problem solver. Business Specialists must be able to understand the goals and challenges of businesses in a range of sectors.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $116,220
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a business specialist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Project Coordinator Account Manager
Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Information Officer Office Manager Operations Officer Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Conservation Manager Venue Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Planning Officer Strata Manager Event Planner Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Accounting Manager Radio Producer Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Winemaker Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Sales Analyst Investigation Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Gaffer Driller Grip Clinical Coder Bakery Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Life Coach Reservations Manager Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Event Director Gym Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Council Member Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Librarian Museum Assistant Area Manager Regional Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Landfill Supervisor Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Drilling Supervisor Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Specialist Presales Consultant Retail Executive Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Procurement Manager Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Scrum Master Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Business Leader Diversity Consultant Travel Operator Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Court Administrator Policy Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Engagement Manager Lobbyist International Development Worker Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Cluster Manager Governance Coordinator Claims Specialist Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Customer Success Manager Service Director National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer International Project Manager Location Manager Film Producer Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Financial Regulator Records Manager Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Museum Director Investigator Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Partnerships Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Meteorologist Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Strategic Advisor Company Director Business Relationship Manager Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Strategy Manager Operations Analyst ICT Project Manager Employee Relations Manager Economics Consultant Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Research and Development Manager Logistician Nutrition Scientist Palaeontologist Commercial Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Data Miner Business Process Analyst Education Coordinator Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Early Childhood Center Manager Digital Project Manager Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Corporate Services Manager Innovation Strategist Program Evaluator Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Leadership Coach Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Risk Consultant Development Manager Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Site Manager Political Consultant Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Project Director Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer
+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Project Coordinator Account Manager Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Information Officer Office Manager Operations Officer Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Conservation Manager Venue Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Planning Officer Strata Manager Event Planner Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Accounting Manager Radio Producer Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Winemaker Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Sales Analyst Investigation Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Gaffer Driller Grip Clinical Coder Bakery Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Life Coach Reservations Manager Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Event Director Gym Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Council Member Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Librarian Museum Assistant Area Manager Regional Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Landfill Supervisor Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Drilling Supervisor Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Specialist Presales Consultant Retail Executive Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Procurement Manager Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Scrum Master Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Business Leader Diversity Consultant Travel Operator Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Court Administrator Policy Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Engagement Manager Lobbyist International Development Worker Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Cluster Manager Governance Coordinator Claims Specialist Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Customer Success Manager Service Director National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer International Project Manager Location Manager Film Producer Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Financial Regulator Records Manager Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Museum Director Investigator Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Partnerships Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Meteorologist Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Strategic Advisor Company Director Business Relationship Manager Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Strategy Manager Operations Analyst ICT Project Manager Employee Relations Manager Economics Consultant Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Research and Development Manager Logistician Nutrition Scientist Palaeontologist Commercial Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Data Miner Business Process Analyst Education Coordinator Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Early Childhood Center Manager Digital Project Manager Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Corporate Services Manager Innovation Strategist Program Evaluator Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Leadership Coach Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Risk Consultant Development Manager Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Site Manager Political Consultant Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Project Director Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer + 267 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager
Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager New Home Sales Consultant Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Small Business Owner Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Radio Producer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Community Engagement Officer Customs and Border Protection Officer Local Government Administration Officer Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Fitness Centre Manager Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Drilling Supervisor Apiarist Concreter Investigation Manager Driller RTO Compliance Officer Landfill Supervisor Senior Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Trade Waste Officer Buyer’s Agent Operational Risk Manager Project Officer Brand Ambassador Marketing Director Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Salesforce Administrator IT Recruitment Consultant Enterprise Architect Business Support Officer Property Consultant Property Developer Regional Manager Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Internal Auditor Buyer Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Customer Success Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Scheduler Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Fitness Studio Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Fundraising Coordinator Cluster Manager Market Researcher Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Communications Officer Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Media Analyst Communications Strategist Policy Specialist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Technology Consultant Social Media Strategist Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher Community Relations Manager Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer Location Manager Freelance Editor ICT Sales Assistant Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Meteorologist Executive Director Data Analytics Consultant Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Geochemist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Logistician Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager Advertising Account Manager Investment Banking Analyst Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Inventory Manager Supply Planner Purchasing Officer Business Development Consultant Digital Business Strategist Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Business Process Analyst Quality Assurance Engineer Capability Manager Data Consultant Data Miner Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer IT Auditor Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Service Delivery Manager Acquisition Manager Senior Business Analyst Tender Writer Risk Consultant Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Innovation Consultant Executive Manager Master Data Analyst Innovation Strategist Marketing Analyst Leadership Coach
+ 216 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager New Home Sales Consultant Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Small Business Owner Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Radio Producer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Community Engagement Officer Customs and Border Protection Officer Local Government Administration Officer Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Fitness Centre Manager Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Drilling Supervisor Apiarist Concreter Investigation Manager Driller RTO Compliance Officer Landfill Supervisor Senior Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Trade Waste Officer Buyer’s Agent Operational Risk Manager Project Officer Brand Ambassador Marketing Director Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Salesforce Administrator IT Recruitment Consultant Enterprise Architect Business Support Officer Property Consultant Property Developer Regional Manager Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Internal Auditor Buyer Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Customer Success Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Scheduler Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Fitness Studio Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Fundraising Coordinator Cluster Manager Market Researcher Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Communications Officer Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Media Analyst Communications Strategist Policy Specialist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Technology Consultant Social Media Strategist Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher Community Relations Manager Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer Location Manager Freelance Editor ICT Sales Assistant Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Meteorologist Executive Director Data Analytics Consultant Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Geochemist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Logistician Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager Advertising Account Manager Investment Banking Analyst Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Inventory Manager Supply Planner Purchasing Officer Business Development Consultant Digital Business Strategist Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Business Process Analyst Quality Assurance Engineer Capability Manager Data Consultant Data Miner Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer IT Auditor Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Service Delivery Manager Acquisition Manager Senior Business Analyst Tender Writer Risk Consultant Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Innovation Consultant Executive Manager Master Data Analyst Innovation Strategist Marketing Analyst Leadership Coach + 216 more
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