Business Development Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Business Development Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Take charge of Melbourne region
• Quarterly travel to WA and QLD
• Strong growth phase
• Monday to Friday – Work, Family and Life Balance

  
About the Employer
Our client specialises in providing time and labour saving construction products and materials to tradesmen. They always endeavour to find smart solutions and introduce them to the market. They are a progressive Australian owned business that has been recognised as a market leader who place value in their staff and reward effort and commitment.
  
About the Role
As the Business Development Manager based out of Melbourne you will be responsible for managing existing relationships whilst developing new business. You will need to be experienced in cold calling and lead generation and have a confident yet professional approach to turning leads into sales. As the sole person in Victoria you must be willing to work autonomously and self manage your diary and appointments. This position will involve travel each quarter to WA and QLD where you will also be responsible for developing new and existing business.
  
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Manage the relationship with the existing client network
• Develop opportunities for new business via cold calling and lead generation
• Attend trade events to develop brand awareness and manage relationships with key associations.
• Develop sales and marketing initiatives and drive sales to new potential markets
• Conduct product demonstrations.
• Complete monthly review of all accounts and performance
• Develop action plans to improve performance
• Preparation of reports, analysis and plans

To be successful for this role you must have the following:

• Minimum 5 years Sales experience developing new business
• Exposure to building or plumbing industry an advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritise and self manage
• Solid track record of closing sales
• Strong communication skills and the ability to network and represent at industry events
• Be willing to travel to WA and QLD for a week in each state every quarter
• Strong computer skills particularly in word and excel
• A flexible manner and strong ‘can do’ attitude
• A practical approach to problem solving  

This is a unique role that will suit a strong sales professional interested in managing their own workload whilst meeting KPI’s and budgets. You are expected to self manage and display a trustworthy and mature approach at all times whilst enjoying the autonomy that this type of role brings. If this sounds like something you want to be involved in and shine jump on board now.
  
Please forward your cover letter and resume in WORD format.
  
Please note only candidates that meet our client’s selection criteria will be contacted.
  
Job ID: VECGBD01