You'll be the face of Smoke Alarms Australia in Melbournes West, nurturing existing partnerships while prioritising the hunt for new business. This role suits someone who thrives on autonomy, enjoys being out in the field, and wants to be part of a well-established, Australian-owned compliance business with a strong national presence.

What You'll Do

- Build and grow relationships with real estate agencies, property managers and landlords across Melbourne (and East Victoria)

- Identify and win new business opportunities while nurturing existing accounts

- Manage your own pipeline and travel schedule with a company vehicle provided

- Work closely with a supportive, experienced national BDM team

You'll be joining a team of around 15 Business Development Managers across the country, with regular meetings, training and team events to keep you connected and supported despite the autonomous nature of the role.

Key responsibilities

- Building and nurturing strong relationships with real estate agencies, property managers, and landlords across the region to grow their smoke alarm compliance servicing business.

- Proactively identifying and pursuing current business opportunities, prioritising the hunting and winning of new agency and property management partnerships.

- Managing and growing an existing portfolio of client relationships to ensure ongoing retention and satisfaction with Smoke Alarms Australia's services.





- Working autonomously across a combination of home-based and field-based activity, travelling to meet clients and prospects throughout the Victoria East territory.

- Maintaining accurate and up to date records of leads, opportunities, and client interactions within the Pipedrive CRM system.

- Representing Smoke Alarms Australia professionally in the field, promoting the company's compliance, installation, and safety check services to the real estate and property management sector.

- Collaborating with the broader national Business Development team of around 15 BDMs, participating in regular meetings, training sessions, and team events.

Requirements & skills

- Proven experience in a B2B sales or business development role.

- Background or experience in the real estate or property management industry.

- Experience in compliance, safety, or a related services industry is highly regarded but not essential

- Experience using CRM systems to manage pipeline and client relationships

- Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.

- A current valid driver's licence, with the ability to travel throughout the Victoria East region.

- Ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively in a field-based, work-from-home role.

- Self-motivated with a strong focus on new business hunting alongside client relationship nurturing.

📌 Business Development Manager - Melbourne
🏢 SMOKE ALARMS AUSTRALIA
📍 Melbourne