GDP Industries is a long‑standing social enterprise and registered charity based in Geelong, proudly operating since 1965. We specialise in packaging, light manufacturing, recycling, and resource recovery, delivering high‑quality commercial services while creating meaningful, sustainable employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Our team is driven by inclusion, practical innovation, and community impact — partnering with businesses across Victoria to provide reliable services that make a real difference. At GDP Industries, every role contributes to empowering individuals, strengthening local industry, and building a more inclusive future.

About the Role

Reporting to the CEO, you will drive business development initiatives that grow GDP Industries’ commercial work streams, deepen customer relationships, and expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities. You will identify new markets, secure contracted work, and build partnerships that align with our mission and values.

This role is ideal for someone who is commercially astute, socially minded, and passionate about creating sustainable business outcomes that deliver genuine community impact.

Key Responsibilities

- Grow GDP Industries’ commercial customer base across manufacturing, packaging, recycling, and circular‑economy services.

- Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities and long‑term contracts.

- Build strong relationships with corporate, government,



and community stakeholders.

- Drive the promotion and attraction of new employees with disabilities, highlighting GDP Industries as a leader in NDIS supports in employment.

- Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline, forecasting opportunities and meeting revenue targets.

- Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer needs assessments to inform strategy.

- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are met safely, efficiently, and in alignment with GDP Industries values.

- Implement the GDP Industries Business Development Strategy

- Champion GDP Industries’ mission by promoting inclusive employment and social impact in all business dealings.

About You

You will bring:

- Proven experience in business development, sales, or commercial partnerships (experience in social enterprise, manufacturing, or disability services highly regarded).

- Solid negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Ability to identify, evaluate, and advance business opportunities.

- Strategic thinking with a practical, hands‑on approach to execution.

- Commitment to values‑driven work and creating opportunities for people with disabilities.

- High level of professionalism, initiative, and commercial acumen.

Benefits

- Salary Packaging available (up to $15,900 per annum)

- Fully maintained vehicle

- Monthly RDO

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📌 Business Development Manager (Geelong)
🏢 GDP Industries
📍 Geelong