BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – DIVING BRAND LEAD
Live and breathe diving?
Join the team behind one of the world's most respected dive brands - and take the lead in growing SCUBAPRO as part of BLA’s Diving strategy.
This is more than a sales role. As the Diving Division representative for the region, you'll work closely with dive dealers, instructors, service centres, dive operators, and industry partners to strengthen the brand, grow sales, deliver technical training, and create exceptional customer experiences.
You'll be the key connection between SCUBAPRO and the diving community, helping drive brand awareness, dealer success, and category growth throughout Australia. Based on the approved position description and advertisement for the Diving Division, the role combines commercial leadership, customer engagement, technical expertise, and industry advocacy.
What You'll Do
- Represent SCUBAPRO as the brand's primary commercial and technical contact.
- Build strong relationships with dive stores, dive operators, instructors, service centres, and key industry partners.
- Drive sales growth, market share, and profitability across the SCUBAPRO portfolio.
- Identify current opportunities to expand the brand's presence and influence within the diving community.
- Deliver product demonstrations, technical training, and dealer development programs.
- Support trade shows, dive events, product launches, and promotional campaigns.
- Partner with Marketing, Product, Customer Service, and Operations teams to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
- Support and strengthen the authorised SCUBAPRO service network.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities.
What You'll Bring
Essential
- Proven experience in sales, business development, account management,
or category management.
- Strong relationship-building and presentation skills.
- Commercially focused with a passion for delivering customer outcomes.
- Ability to provide product training and technical support.
- Experience working with CRM and ERP systems.
- Willingness to travel throughout Australia, New Zealand, and internationally when required.
Highly Regarded
- Active diver or strong connection to the diving industry.
- SCUBA certification.
- Experience working with dive equipment, dive retail, dive training organisations, or service networks.
- Marine industry experience.
- Passion for developing dealer capability and growing premium brands.
Apply Now
If you're passionate about diving, enjoy building relationships, and want to represent one of the world's leading dive brands, we'd love to hear from you.
Become the face of SCUBAPRO and help drive the next chapter of growth for this iconic brand.
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BLA is Australia’s leading wholesale distributor of marine parts and accessories. With over 50 years in the industry and facilities across Australia and New Zealand, we service more than 4,000 customers, including OEMs, boat dealers, service centres, retailers, and chandlery shops. BLA represents over 40 international brands, including Dometic, Mastervolt, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, C-Zone, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Sierra, Scubapro and Lewmar.
BLA is part of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the global leader in marine recreation—delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond. Learn more at www.bla.com.au and www.brunswick.com.
If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are passionate about premium marine products, apply now via the Apply Now button.
BLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
📌 Business Development Manager - Diving Brand Lead (Brisbane)
🏢 BLA
📍 Brisbane