- Market-leader status in a category ripe for growth — national remit with genuine commercial autonomy
- A clear pathway into national sales leadership as the business expands
- International trade show exposure across Germany, France, and the USA
About the Company
Our client is a Brisbane based Australian manufacturer and distributor with a commanding position in the premium construction products market. Operating under a widely respected brand known for its design led innovation and product quality, the business supplies through major national wholesale groups and key trade retailers, while building a growing direct online channel.
Already operating internationally and with a field sales team in the United States and expanding presence across Europe, the company is an ambitious, product proud business on a clear growth trajectory, now actively diversifying into adjacent trade markets.
About the Opportunity
This is a national Business Development Manager role with genuine commercial scope and a mandate to grow. You will steward a portfolio of approximately 30 key national accounts which are the backbone of the business, while simultaneously opening new doors in emerging trade segments. Roughly two thirds of the role centres on deepening and expanding existing relationships with major wholesale groups and trade partners, the remaining third is pure current business development identifying specifiers, engaging builders and contractors, and broadening the product range sold across the existing client base.
You will spend meaningful time in the field across Australia,
carry a purpose built mobile showroom to deliver compelling on-site presentations, and represent the brand at domestic and international trade shows. Reporting directly to the COO, this is a role where your contribution will be visible, your input valued, and your ambition rewarded.
About You
You are a natural relationship builder who genuinely loves being in the field and is energised by the variety of people you meet, from sole trader builders and tilers through to architects and national category managers. You bring a background in selling technical or trade products into the construction or building products ecosystem, and you know how to navigate both the intimacy of a small trade relationship and the complexity of a national wholesale account. Commercially astute, self-directed, and genuinely entrepreneurial, you set your own pace, manage your own territory, and hold yourself accountable for results.
You are tech savvy, comfortable in a CRM, and capable of contributing meaningfully to a broader commercial strategy. Brisbane based is preferred, though outstanding candidates in Sydney or Melbourne will be genuinely considered.
What's on Offer
You will join a market leader at a genuinely exciting inflection point who is diversifying its product range, growing internationally, and investing in the people who will carry that ambition forward. The role offers real autonomy with a direct line to leadership, a clear progression pathway into national sales leadership for the right person, and meaningful international exposure through trade shows spanning Germany, France, and the USA. A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture means your ideas land, your effort is recognised, and your growth is actively supported.
The remuneration package is competitive and structured to reward performance, with a base salary, performance bonus, and company vehicle. A purpose built mobile showroom rounds out an offer that sets this role apart from anything else in the market.
For further information please apply via the role advert or contact Scott Craig with any specific questions:
[email protected]. You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to apply. As part of the process, pre-employment checks will be conducted.
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📌 Business Development Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Arete Executive
📍 Brisbane