About The Role Ready to get on the front foot and win major projects across South East Queensland?

About The Role Ready to get on the front foot and win major projects across South East Queensland?

We're looking for a commercially savvy Business Development Manager to help drive growth for Finlayson's Timber & Hardware. This is a genuine hunter role, focused on uncovering opportunities, building relationships with key decision-makers, and securing major residential and commercial projects.

Working closely with the Group Trade Sales Manager, you'll leverage your industry network to identify opportunities early, influence key stakeholders and win current business. From infrastructure projects and commercial developments to large residential builds, you'll play a key role in expanding Finlayson's presence across the region.

If you thrive on building relationships, winning work and being out in the market, this is an opportunity to make your mark in a growing business with plenty of runway for success.

About You

Identify and secure new commercial and residential project opportunities across South East Queensland

Develop and maintain relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 builders, developers and key project stakeholders

Build a strong pipeline through market intelligence, lead generation tools and industry networks

Monitor upcoming projects, planning approvals and construction activity to identify opportunities early

Prepare and present commercial proposals, tenders and supply agreements

Work closely with internal stakeholders to develop winning sales strategies

Negotiate and secure large-scale supplier contracts and project opportunities

Ensure a seamless handover of won business to the Account Management team for ongoing servicing

What You'll Bring To The Role

Proven success in a Business Development, Commercial Sales or similar role within the building, timber, hardware,



construction or associated industries

Established relationships and networks across the South East Queensland construction market

Demonstrated experience winning large-scale projects, contracts and tender opportunities

Strong commercial acumen and the ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements

Experience dealing with Tier 1 and Tier 2 builders, developers and senior decision-makers

Exceptional relationship-building, presentation and influencing skills

A proactive and results-focused approach, with the ability to work autonomously

Knowledge of the Queensland construction and development market will be highly regarded

What’s On Offer We're proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:

Extra Leave:

Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually

Career Growth:

Endless learning and development opportunities

Parental Leave:

12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers

Inclusive Culture:

Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion

Neutral Pay Gap:

Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024-2025)

Mental Health:

Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia

Flexibility:

Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

About Us Finlayson's Timber and Hardware are a 150-year-old, fourth-generation family business specialising in timber, manufacturing and hardware solutions throughout Queensland.

Our people are our point of difference. Their knowledge, experience and commitment to exceptional customer service have earned us a reputation as a trusted partner across residential, commercial and project construction markets.

As part of Total Tools Hardware Group and wholly owned by Metcash Limited, we offer the stability and resources of a national business while maintaining the agility, culture and customer focus of a local Queensland organisation.

This role is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

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📌 Business Development Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Metcash
📍 Brisbane