Your new company

Emerson Skilled Tools is a leading provider of high-quality, innovative tools and equipment designed for industrial, commercial, and professional applications. As part of Emerson, a global technology and engineering powerhouse, Emerson Professional Tools delivers precision-engineered solutions that enhance productivity, efficiency, and safety across various industries. Their extensive product portfolio includes well-known brands such as RIDGID, Klauke and Greenlee, trusted by professionals in construction, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical trades. Pipe-working tools include pipe wrenches and cutters, pipe threading and roll grooving equipment, battery hydraulic tools for press connections, drain cleaners and diagnostic systems, including sewer inspection cameras and locating equipment. Electrical tools include conduit benders and cable pulling equipment, battery hydraulic tools for cutting and crimping electrical cable, and hole-making equipment.

With a strong commitment to durability, performance, and technological advancement, Emerson Professional Tools continues to set the standard for excellence in professional-grade tools and equipment.

Your new role

This is a newly focused growth role aimed at increasing market penetration across:

Electrical contractors

Solar and renewable energy projects

Utilities and electricity transmission networks

Data centres and critical infrastructure

Electrical wholesalers

Commercial and industrial end users

You will be responsible for developing and executing sales growth strategies, identifying emerging market opportunities,



building long-term customer partnerships and influencing future product development through market insight.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute market growth strategies across the electrical and energy sectors

Build relationships with utilities, energy network operators, EPC contractors, electrical contractors and project owners

Identify and secure new business opportunities across solar, renewable energy and infrastructure projects

Manage and grow key accounts, strengthening customer engagement and market share

Establish and expand routes to market through electrical wholesale partners

Deliver market intelligence, competitor insights and customer feedback to support strategic planning and product development

Represent the business at industry events, trade exhibitions and sector forums

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure solutions align with customer and market requirements.

What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience in business development, technical sales or account management within the electrical industry

Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy, transmission networks or related industries





Established relationships across contractors, wholesalers, utilities or project delivery environments

A strategic approach to identifying and converting growth opportunities

Robust commercial acumen and influencing skills

The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across a global organisation

Experience working within a multinational or technical B2B environment will be highly regarded

Relevant qualifications in engineering, electrical technologies, business or a related discipline.

What you'll get in return

Opportunity to join a globally recognised market leader

Represent premium brands with a solid reputation across the industry

Exposure to some of Australia's largest energy, utilities and infrastructure projects

High-growth sector focus spanning renewables, grid modernisation and critical infrastructure

Career development opportunities within a global Emerson network

Competitive salary package including vehicle allowance and bonus potential

What you need to do now

If you're passionate about building markets, developing influential industry relationships and driving growth across Australia's rapidly evolving electrical and energy landscape, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Gerard Murphy at Hays for a confidential discussion.

M: 0421 993 289
E: [email protected]

HAYS is the retained recruitment partner for Emerson Professional Tools, and all direct and third party applications will be forwarded.

LHS 297508 #3014238 - Gerard Murphy

📌 Business Development Manager (Electrical) | Emerson Professional Tools (Melbourne)
🏢 Hays
📍 Melbourne