Business Development Manager - Steel

About the Business

The business operates within the building and construction supply sector and is experiencing continued growth. As a result, a newly created Business Development Manager position has become available in Sydney.

My client is an established supplier of building materials to the construction industry, working with customers across a range of markets. The business is known for its quality products, reliable service and strong customer relationships.

The brief is simple: Find the opportunities. Build the relationships. Win the work.

If you enjoy getting out from behind a desk, meeting customers, opening doors and seeing the direct result of your sales efforts, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

The Role

Working across Sydney, you will take responsibility for developing new business while strengthening relationships with an existing customer base.

You'll spend your time in the market, meeting builders, fabricators, contractors, trades, construction businesses and other key decision-makers, identifying upcoming projects and positioning the business as a supplier of choice.

This role will suit someone who is comfortable creating their own opportunities rather than waiting for the phone to ring.

Role Requirements

• Develop and execute a territory sales strategy across the Greater Hunter Region
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Build strong relationships with builders, contractors, trades and construction businesses
• Generate leads through proactive prospecting, networking and market activity
• Manage and grow existing customer relationships
• Identify upcoming projects and convert opportunities into sales
• Prepare quotations, proposals and commercial presentations
• Negotiate pricing and commercial outcomes
• Maintain a strong understanding of the local construction market
• Monitor competitors, market movements and emerging opportunities
• Work closely with internal sales, operations and management teams
• Consistently work towards and exceed sales and profitability targets

Role Requirements

• Previous experience in account management, business development or external sales
• Experience in building materials, construction supply or a related industry is preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence dealing with builders, contractors and trade customers
• The ability to look after existing accounts while winning new business
• A proactive approach to prospecting and growing sales
• Good commercial awareness, including pricing and margins
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and customer portfolio
• A current driver's licence

Salary and Benefits

Base $110-$120k | 12% Super | Company Car | Commission

APPLICATION

Apply by clicking the link below. Please apply by sending your resume in word format to [email protected] . Alternatively, you can call me on 02 9922 9677 for a completely confidential discussion.

Salexo Consulting is a specialist recruitment agency. Currently we have over 200 vacancies on our books. So, if this role doesn’t suit, please call or apply to find out more about our other live vacancies.

Thank You

• NB: All candidates that meet our client’s shortlist will be contacted within 2 business days.