Business Development Manager | ScaffoldingLocation: Adelaide, South Australia | Full-Time Build Your Future with Layher Australia About Layher Layher is the world’s largest manufacturer of scaffolding systems, supplying innovative access and scaffolding solutions to the construction, industrial, civil infrastructure and events sectors worldwide. Engineered and manufactured in Germany, Layher systems are internationally recognised for their quality, safety, reliability and efficiency. In Australia, Layher Pty Ltd supplies these solutions through its established branch network across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane. As demand for our products continues to grow and we expand our presence in South Australia, we are seeking a commercially driven and customer-focused Business Development Manager to lead the development of our South Australian territory. This is an exciting chance for an experienced sales professional to take ownership of a territory, develop long-term customer relationships and contribute directly to the continued growth of a globally recognised business.

About the Role
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for driving sales growth, identifying new business opportunities and strengthening Layher’s relationships with existing customers throughout South Australia. Based in Adelaide and working from a home office, you will manage your territory independently, balancing regular customer and site visits with the coordination of sales activities and customer requirements. You will be supported by Layher’s established network of engineering, logistics and administration professionals across our Australian branches. Your

key responsibilities
will include:
• Developing and executing strategies to grow sales and market share across South Australia.
• Identifying, pursuing and converting new business opportunities across the construction, industrial, civil and events sectors.




• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Conducting regular customer meetings, site visits and product presentations.
• Understanding customer requirements and working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver appropriate technical and commercial solutions.
• Preparing quotations, managing sales opportunities and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Maintaining accurate customer records, sales pipelines and activity reports.
• Representing Layher professionally in the South Australian market and identifying opportunities for long-term business growth. About You You are a motivated and commercially minded sales professional who enjoys building relationships, developing new business and taking ownership of results. You are driven towards working autonomously, planning your own activities and managing a territory while collaborating with a broader national team. To be successful in this role, you will have:
• An unrestricted Australian driver's licence.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a comparable business development or technical sales role, preferably involving high-value products or solutions.
• A comprehensive understanding of the South Australian market and its commercial opportunities.
• Sound knowledge of construction and industrial operations, processes and customer requirements.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English,



with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with customers, deliver presentations and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Well-developed computer and IT skills, including confidence using CRM systems and standard business applications.
• The ability and willingness to travel locally and interstate as required.
• A proactive, organised and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and deliver results. Desirable Experience The following qualifications and experience will be highly regarded:
• Previous experience in scaffolding, falsework, formwork or temporary works.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience using Salesforce or a comparable customer relationship management (CRM) platform.

What We Offer
Joining Layher means becoming part of an internationally recognised business with a strong reputation for product quality, technical excellence and customer service. The successful candidate will receive:
• A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.
• A performance-based commission structure.
• A company vehicle and phone.
• The necessary tools and resources to support your role.
• Access to technical, engineering, logistics and administration support from Layher’s established Australian branch network.
• The opportunity to take ownership of a territory and make a meaningful contribution to Layher’s continued growth in South Australia. Ready to Take the Next Step? If you are an experienced sales professional with a strong understanding of the construction or industrial sectors and the drive to build a successful territory, we would welcome your application. Please apply through LinkedIn, including your current CV and cover letter. Layher Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

📌 Business Development Manager – Scaffolding (Adelaide)
🏢 Layher Australia
📍 Adelaide