Job Description

Full-time | Fresh Produce Business Development Manager (Export)

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- Drive international growth across Australia's fresh produce export industry
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- Build strategic partnerships with exporters, growers, packhouses and global supply-chain stakeholders
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- Report directly to the CEO and help shape Australia's export future through innovative phytosanitary solutions
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About Us

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Steritech is the leading and trusted contract sterilisation and decontamination processor in the Asia-Pacific region, and one of the largest worldwide. We are a customer and employee focused business that provides clients with unique opportunities to open their business to new markets through innovative, technically advanced solutions.

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Position Overview

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Reporting directly to the CEO, the Fresh Produce Business Development Manager (Export) is responsible for developing strategic commercial opportunities and customer relationships across Australia's fresh produce export sector.

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This role focuses on customer retention and growth, export market access, industry engagement and developing commercially viable phytosanitary treatment and supply chain solutions.

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Working closely with operations, quality, technical and executive teams, you will identify new export opportunities, support market access initiatives and develop strategic partnerships that help Australian exporters access global markets.

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What You'll Be Doing:

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- Develop strategic relationships with exporters, growers, packhouses and industry stakeholders
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- Grow existing customer accounts while developing new export opportunities
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- Support export market access initiatives and international growth strategies
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- Lead customer negotiations, proposals and strategic account planning
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- Monitor export markets, international protocols and emerging industry opportunities
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- Partner with operational and technical teams to deliver commercially viable customer solutions
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- Represent Steritech at industry forums, customer meetings and export initiatives
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- Contribute to revenue growth, strategic planning and commercial performance
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Key Requirements

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About You

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You are an experienced business development skilled with strong commercial capability and a passion for Australia's fresh produce export industry.

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You thrive on building strategic relationships, identifying growth opportunities and working collaboratively to deliver commercial outcomes within regulated environments.

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You bring:

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- Extensive business development or strategic account management experience
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- Strong understanding of Australia's fresh produce export industry
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- Knowledge of export markets, market access or international trade
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- Commercial negotiation and relationship management capability
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- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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- Strategic thinking supported by practical execution
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- Ability to identify commercial opportunities and deliver business growth
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Experience with export protocols, phytosanitary treatment, biosecurity or international fresh produce supply chains will be highly regarded.

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Application Requirements

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- Steritech ONLY accepts applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.
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- Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Pre-employment Medical check and National Police check.
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Why Join Us?

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- Report directly to the CEO
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- Play a key role in expanding Australia's fresh produce export capability
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- Build strategic relationships across international fresh produce markets
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- Join an industry-leading organisation operating in highly regulated and technically advanced markets
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- Competitive remuneration, incentive opportunities and executive benefits
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- Work within a values-driven organisation focused on innovation, safety and continuous improvement
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Diversity Equality and Inclusion Declaration

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Steritech is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces and celebrates the differences and similarities within our people.

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Steritech welcomes and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, and all suitable candidates will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.

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📌 Fresh Produce Business Development Manager (Export) (Victoria)
🏢 Steritech Australia
📍 Victoria