Business Development Manager

About Us

Acrilam are a leading manufacturer and supplier of Decorative surfaces to the furniture and allied industries.

With a strong presence across Victoria and plans for further expansion, Acrilam are poised for continued success and innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving business.

About the Opportunity:

Are you a driven sales professional who thrives on building relationships and chasing new business? Do you have the hunger to grow accounts, close deals, and strategically drive revenue? If you get fired up by big budgets and bold targets and see them not as pressure but as a challenge to conquer, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Acrilam are on a mission to expand its trade division - and we're looking for a proactive, commercially minded business development manager to lead that charge. You'll cover the Western suburbs of VIC, identifying new business opportunities while deepening existing trade partnerships.

Let's talk about you:

o Self-motivated and results-driven, with a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing business opportunities.

o Actively source and convert new trade customers, building a strong pipeline and opening new doors across the area.

o Manage and grow existing accounts, ensuring long-term loyalty through consistent engagement and tailored solutions.

o Promote our extensive range of decorative products, delivering expert advice to meet clients' needs.

o Achieve and exceed sales targets, contributing directly to our continued trade growth.

o Collaborate across teams to ensure fast, seamless service and delivery to your trade customers.

o Stay on the front foot with market intelligence - keeping up with industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.

o Deliver presentations, proposals, and quotes, and bring opportunities through to close.

o Provide timely reporting and insights to track progress and inform future strategy.

o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence a diverse customer base.

o Sound product knowledge and the ability to provide technical advice and recommendations.

o Strong negotiation and closing skills, with the ability to drive sales opportunities to completion.

Only candidates who fulfil the below criteria will be shortlisted.

o Experience in trade sales, preferably within the timber and hardware industry.

o A minimum of 3 years of trade sales experience.

o Proven track record of achieving sales targets and building strong customer relationships.

o Valid driver's license.

o Australian Permanent Residency or Citizenship status.

What's in it for You?

o Base Salary: Competitive based on experience

o Tools of the Trade: Laptop, phone, car allowance.

o Training & Development: Access to certifications, leadership training, and growth paths

o Apply now and be part of a high-performing, forward-thinking team that delivers real value to Australian businesses.