$70,000 – $80,000 + Super
Port Melbourne
Genuine pathway to Business Development Manager
Gain Recruitment is partnering with a growing and highly regarded construction business based in Port Melbourne to appoint aBusiness Development Executiveto their expanding sales team.
This isn't a role where you'll be left on your own with a phone and a list of numbers.
You'll work closely alongside an experiencedSales Manager and Business Development Manager, learning how to identify opportunities, build relationships, open doors and ultimately develop into a successful BDM yourself.
We're looking for someonehungry, determined and commercially mindedwho wants an opportunity to prove themselves.
The opportunity
Your initial focus will be supporting the business development team to identify and engagenew channel partners, generate opportunities and secure meetings for the senior BDM team.
You'll be responsible for researching prospective partners, making initial contact, starting conversations and building a pipeline of new relationships.
As your knowledge, confidence and relationships develop, you'll be given more responsibility with the intention of progressing you into aBusiness Development Manager position.
What you'll be doing
Prospecting and identifying new potential channel partners
Making outbound calls and starting new business conversations
Booking qualified meetings for the BDM and Sales Manager
Building and maintaining a strong prospect pipeline
Researching new markets, businesses and partnership opportunities
Following up prospective partners and nurturing relationships
Maintaining accurate CRM records and activity




Attending meetings and learning directly from experienced BDMs
Developing your understanding of the complete business development cycle
Gradually taking ownership of relationships and opportunities as you progress
Who we're looking for
We're less concerned about having the perfect CV and more interested in finding someone with theright attitude.
You'll suit this opportunity if you're:
Hungry to build a career in sales/business development
Confident speaking with new people
Comfortable picking up the phone and prospecting
Resilient and not discouraged by hearing "no"
Competitive and motivated by targets
Naturally good at building relationships
Organised and consistent with follow‐up
Coachable and genuinely interested in learning
Looking for progression rather than simply your next job
Previous experience insales, business development, lead generation, account management, recruitment, real estate, property or another customer‐facing environmentwould be advantageous, but attitude and drive will be equally important.
Why this opportunity?
The biggest attraction here iswhere the role can take you.
You'll be joining a supportive sales environment where you'll have experienced people around you to learn from every day.
Rather than needing to already be an established BDM, you'll have the opportunity to learn the process, develop your commercial skills, build confidence and ultimately progress into a BDM position.
For someone ambitious who has been waiting for an chance to break into business development, this could be an excellent next step.
Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 + Super
Location: Port Melbourne
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📌 Business Development Executive (Melbourne)
🏢 Gain Recruitment
📍 Melbourne