Job Description

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We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive the growth of telehandlers and associated equipment in the Melbourne metro area, developing new business opportunities, maintaining strong customer relationships, and delivering equipment solutions aligned to customer requirements. The role focuses on industries including construction, infrastructure, mining, industrial, waste management, and equipment rental/hire sectors.

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The position requires a proactive, commercially driven salesperson with strong technical aptitude, capable of managing long sales cycles and high-value capital equipment transactions.

Key Responsibilities Sales & Business Development n

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- Achieve agreed sales targets for telehandler unit sales.
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- Develop and execute territory sales plans.
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- Identify and secure new customers through prospecting, networking, site visits, and referrals.
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Grow market share within target industries:

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- Construction contractors
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- Infrastructure projects
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- Rental
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- Agriculture
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- Mining and resources
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Manage complete sales cycle:

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- Demonstrations
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- Proposal preparation
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- Negotiation
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- Closing
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- Delivery handover
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Account Management nn
- Build long-term relationships with key customers and fleet owners.
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- Maintain regular contact with existing accounts to identify replacement cycles and fleet expansion opportunities.
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- Conduct account planning for strategic customers.
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Increase attachment sales including:

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- Attachments
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- Service agreements
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- Extended warranties
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- Finance solutions
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- Training packages
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Product Demonstrations & Technical Sales nn
- Recommend equipment specifications suited to customer applications.
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- Provide technical guidance on telehandler features, capabilities, and safety requirements.
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- Prepare quotations and technical proposals.
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Territory Management nn
- Manage assigned geographic territory.
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- Develop customer call plans and maintain CRM activity.
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- Monitor competitor activity and pricing.
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Reporting & Administration nn
- Update CRM with customer interactions and opportunities.
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- Submit monthly sales reports and forecasts.
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- Provide market intelligence to management.
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Work closely with: nn
- Parts team
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- Marketing
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- Support dealer and distributor networks where applicable.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) n

Performance measures may include:

Revenue n

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- Gross profit achievement
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- Market share growth
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Activity nn
- New prospects generated
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- Demonstrations conducted
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- Quotations submitted
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Conversion nn
- Quote-to-order conversion rate
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- Current customer acquisition
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Customer nn
- Repeat business
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Compliance nn
- CRM usage compliance
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- Reporting accuracy
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- Safety compliance
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