About Us
Slattery Grays Auctions is proudly Australia's largest national family-owned auction company, a leading auction and valuation practice.
With over 15 sites across Australia, we specialise in automotive, road transport, earthmoving, mining, marine, and aviation asset advisory and disposal services.
Our diversity, flexibility, and specialist experience set us apart, and clients appreciate our transparency, honesty, and integrity.
Slattery Grays is revolutionising how assets are sold with great success and is a strong leader in eCommerce which continues to grow.
Our results are achieved through our great team - with the mantra Leave it with Us, we are invested in working together to make things happen.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly motivated Business Development Manager to join our high-performing Industrial sales team.
This role will be based in Townsville.
In this role you will identify your own leads and build relationships to become a trusted partner for the disposal of surplus equipment across categories such as transport, construction, earthmoving, agriculture, and engineering.
You will also be provided with a warm book of leads and repeat clients to help you hit the ground running.
For your efforts you will be rewarded with a market-competitive salary, fully maintained vehicle allowance, and an uncapped incentive plan, along with many other employee benefits including ongoing training and development and flexible working arrangements.
Your Responsibilities
Own a dedicated large region surrounding Townsville involving regular face-to-face site meetings




Work through a mix of high-volume cold calls and warm leads including repeat and dormant accounts to ensure all possible sales opportunities are identified
Assess potential partners, perform competitive research, evaluate proposed deals and partnerships, and develop business cases for new business targets
Be the lead point of contact for customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders while providing exceptional customer service
Build strong professional relationships within your local and national team
Provide revenue forecasts and review sales results to ensure budget, KPIs, and KPAs are being met
Utilise strong interpersonal, influencing, and negotiating skills to secure and close new business
Plan and execute local sales strategies, proposals, and presentations
Weekly travel is required to execute your goals in this role
We're Looking for Someone Who Has
Proven sales ability with a track record of overachievement, successfully growing market share, and closing large dollar deals
Market knowledge and/or existing relationships across industrial categories such as transport, earthmoving, construction, and manufacturing
Auction experience - directly employed or indirectly through trading or customer engagement -is essential




Ability to deal with clients at all levels and translate client needs into complete solutions
Demonstrated success in operating effectively in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and high-growth environment
A flexible and adaptable mindset in a constantly evolving business and market environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written
Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel
What's in it for You
Competitive salary and an uncapped incentive scheme that rewards results
Vehicle allowance
Flexibility to work from the office, from home, or on the road - Monday to Friday
An opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing business while collaborating with a highly motivated team
Employee discounts and monthly staff vouchers
EAP program, novated lease option, and superannuation salary sacrifice
Apply Now
If you think you would thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your current resume including all relevant experience, contact details, and referee information.
For any questions, please contact Shaun Medrzejewski at ••••@slatterygrays.com.au
Come as you are — At Slattery Grays Auctions we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values diversity relating to sex, gender, sexual orientation, culture, veteran and disability status, race, or religion.
We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

📌 Business Development Manager (Townsville)
🏢 Slattery Auctions
📍 Townsville