About the role
Kelm Hire is seeking a Business Development Representative to join our dynamic sales team on a full-time basis. Based in our Surfers Paradise, QLD office, this role is fundamental to our growth strategy as you will be responsible for identifying, pursuing and establishing new business opportunities. You will play a crucial part in expanding our client base and driving revenue growth by developing relationships with prospective customers and converting leads into long-term partnerships. This position offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the company's trajectory whilst working within a vibrant, results-driven environment.
Key responsibilities
Identifying and researching new business opportunities and potential clients within target markets
Conducting cold outreach through cold calling, telephone, email and site visits to generate recent business opportunities.
Building and maintaining relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders at target companies.
Qualifying leads to assess fit and commercial viability before progressing through the sales pipeline
Negotiating new prospective hires and closing new business deals with customers.
Maintaining detailed and accurate records of all interactions and opportunities within the CRM system
Collaborating with the sales team to develop effective go-to-market strategies.
Meeting and exceeding monthly and quarterly sales targets and KPIs
Providing feedback on market trends, competitor activity and customer needs to inform business strategy
What we're looking for
Proven track record of success in a new business development or sales role, ideally within a B2B environment
A positive 'can do' attitude, with genuine hunger to succeed in sales.




Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with diverse audiences
Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple leads and opportunities simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets and KPIs consistently
Proficiency with CRM systems and sound construction equipment knowledge
Resilience and a positive attitude, with the ability to handle rejection and maintain motivation
Thorough understanding of the sales process from prospecting through to new hire opportunities
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify customer needs and tailor solutions accordingly
Preferred: Experience in hire, equipment rental or construction industry
Preferred: Tertiary qualification in Business, Sales, Marketing or related discipline
About us
Kelm Hire is a leading provider of hire solutions, committed to delivering exceptional service and high-quality equipment to businesses across diverse industries. We pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach, innovation and reliability. Our team is passionate about supporting our clients' success, and we foster a collaborative culture where every team member contributes to our shared goals. We are growing rapidly and offer exciting opportunities for ambitious professionals to develop their careers with a company that values dedication, integrity and results.
What we offer
competitive remuneration packages including base salary and performance-based commissions.
Additional benefits include professional development opportunities, training and coaching to support your career growth, flexible working arrangements where appropriate, and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.
Kelm Hire is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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📌 Business Development Representative (Gold Coast)
🏢 Kelm Hire
📍 Gold Coast