Job Description

Business Development Manager - Mining | Brisbane

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2mo ago , from Motion Asia Pacific - Australia

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This is a field-based role responsible for growing and managing a portfolio of major resource and heavy industrial accounts across all mining regions in Queensland.

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You will work closely with site-based maintenance and engineering teams, providing technical guidance and commercial solutions across installed equipment and new project opportunities.

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Your territory will include:

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- Open-cut and underground coal operations
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- Base metals and mineral processing facilities
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- Coal handling and preparing plants (CHPP)
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- Bulk materials handling systems
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- Heavy industrial processing sitesMining contractors and regional service providers
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About you:

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We are looking for a commercially driven professional with strong technical credibility in industrial environments.

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- Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial, mining, or technical sales
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- Background in rotating equipment, bearings, couplings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, or related mechanical systems
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- Proven ability to develop and grow key customer accounts
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- Confidence engaging with Maintenance Managers, Reliability Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Procurement teams
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- Strong business development capability with a proactive approach
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- Ability to operate autonomously in a regional, field-based role
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- Previous experience in the bearings & power transmission industry
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- Hands-on experience working with rotating machinery
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- Established networks within mining or heavy industry
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- Familiarity with mine site access requirements and shutdown environments
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- Mechanical Engineering qualification or trade background (e.g., Fitter & Turner)
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- Mechanically minded candidates transitioning from site-based roles into technical sales
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Your main responsibilities:

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- Build and strengthen long-term partnerships with mining and industrial customers
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- Identify opportunities to expand supply of bearings and power transmission products
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- Support shutdowns, reliability initiatives, and plant improvement projects
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- Pursue upgrade and project opportunities
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- Conduct regular on-site visits to maintain robust customer engagement
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- Provide technical recommendations aligned to operational requirements
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- Manage commercial negotiations and account development strategies
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- Maintain a structured territory plan to achieve revenue growth targets
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What We Offer:

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- Market aligned remuneration with annual salary reviews: Your salary grows with your skills and performance.
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- Career Progression: Clear pathways to develop and advance within Motion and with access to free webinars, training events and courses.
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- Comprehensive Benefits: Including retail discounts, bonus incentives, recognition programs, supplied uniforms, parental leave top-up allowance and access to wellbeing/employee assistance programs.
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- Exposure to some of Queensland's largest mining and processing operations
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- Eligible for 1 Good to Give Leave Day per calendar year in addition to normal leave entitlements to participate in volunteering activities
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About Motion

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Motion is a leader in the distribution of industrial products. We operate across Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, and Singapore and part of a larger group GPC where opportunities are endless for a motivated individual.

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We focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people.

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MOTION is an equal opportunity employer

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You must be either an Australian Citizen or a holder of an Australian Permanent Residency Visa to be eligible to apply for this position.

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📌 Business Development Manager - Mining | Brisbane (Queensland)
🏢 Motion Asia Pacific
📍 Queensland