Essential Safety Solutions
Business Development Manager
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Melbourne VIC, Australia
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
4 September 2026
What they need
We’ve built a great reputation, a strong customer base and a solid team. Now, we want to grow.
That’s where you come in.
We’re looking for someone who loves meeting people, building relationships, chasing opportunities and most importantly, winning business.
If you know the fire protection industry, understand how to talk to clients and have a natural talent for spotting an opportunity, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
This isn’t a “sit behind a desk and wait for leads” kind of role.
You’ll be out there making things happen.
Hunt down new business opportunities across Melbourne and Victoria.
Build relationships with commercial clients.
Turn conversations into contracts.
Grow our inspection, testing, maintenance and compliance business.
Meet clients, visit sites and get out into the industry.
Prepare proposals and presentations that actually win work.
Follow up leads and quotes and be persistent!
Grow relationships with our existing customers and uncover new opportunities.
Keep your pipeline moving and your CRM up to date.
Work with our operations and technical teams to make sure what we sell is delivered properly.
We’re looking for someone who can sell.
Someone who:
Has experience in business development or sales.
Understands the fire protection, fire services, construction, building services or facilities management industry.
Has an existing network, or knows how to build one.
Is confident picking up the phone and making the call.
Can walk into a meeting and build rapport quickly.
Knows how to find the decision-maker.
Is hungry for new business and enjoys chasing a target.
Build long-term relationships.
Understands the value of recurring service and maintenance contracts.
Can work independently without needing someone to tell you what to do every morning but also work within a team
Is organised, commercially minded and knows how to manage a pipeline.
Has a current Australian driver's licence.
We’re not a giant corporate where you become another number.
We’re a medium-sized business with big ambitions, and that means your work will actually be noticed.
You’ll have the opportunity to help shape our growth, build your own client portfolio and have a genuine influence on where the business goes next.
And because we’re in the business of protecting people and property, the work you win actually matters**.**
What’s In It For You?
Competitive salary package.
Attractive commission and incentive structure.
Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
Strong technical and operational support.
Great team environment.
Career progression as the business grows.
The opportunity to build something you're proud of.
If you’re a BDM, salesperson, account manager or industry professional who knows how to build relationships and win work, we’d love to meet you.
We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just want another job, We want someone who wants to help build something bigger**.**
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