Job Description
Build the market and shape the future of a key operation
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This is a hands-on new-business role—not passive account management. You will identify opportunities, develop customer relationships, assess tenders and RFQs, and build a quality forward order book for the Thornton manufacturing operation.
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The immediate objective is to help increase production volume by approximately 25% in the first year. Medium to long term success means securing the right work while balancing volume, margin, timing, customer quality and operational capacity.
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About Neumann Steel
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Neumann Steel is a long-established, family-owned Australian manufacturer and supplier of reinforcing steel. With approximately 70 years of history, more than 300 employees and a national operating footprint, the company offers stability, capability and local accountability.
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Thornton is its largest manufacturing branch outside the Currumbin headquarters. The site has modernised equipment, an experienced workforce and considerable available capacity.
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The prospect
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Reporting to the National Sales & Distribution Manager, you will:
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Develop and execute a growth plan for the Hunter and broader NSW market.
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Originate and convert commercial construction, civil and selected residential opportunities.
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Build relationships with builders, contractors,



developers, engineers, estimators and procurement teams.
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Re-engage previous customers and continually develop new prospects.
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Qualify tenders and RFQs for strategic fit, margin, timing and delivery risk.
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Maintain an accurate pipeline and six-to-twelve-month forward order bank.
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Work closely with pricing, estimating, scheduling and manufacturing teams.
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Own selected strategic accounts while maintaining a strong new-business focus.
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What you will bring:
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Demonstrated business development success within reinforcing steel, structural steel, construction materials, manufacturing, civil products or a related industry.
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Evidence of personally originating and converting new work.
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Strong commercial, numerical and opportunity-qualification skills.
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Credibility with commercial construction, civil or infrastructure stakeholders.
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Experience assessing RFQs or tenders and maintaining accurate pipeline forecasts.
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A proactive, accountable and well-organised working style.
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Experience in estimating, scheduling, project coordination or people leadership would be advantageous but is not essential.
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The role offers genuine autonomy backed by national pricing, tendering, contractual and operational support. For a strong performer, there is a credible pathway to broader leadership of the Thornton operation within ***** months.
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📌 Business Development Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 C3 Talent
📍 New South Wales