Business Development Manager - Process Automation - Qld

Rare opportunity to join a Market Leader Driving the Future of Food Production

Queensland | High Autonomy | Tier 1 Global Brands | Significant Growth Opportunity

This is a golden opportunity for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to join a respected market leader specialising in food processing automation, capital equipment and turnkey production solutions.

Forged by more than 45 years of success in the Australian market and strengthened by recent international investment, this organisation is entering an exciting growth phase. Representing globally recognised Tier 1 equipment manufacturers, they partner with some of Australia's leading food producers to improve product quality, food safety, shelf life and manufacturing efficiency.

As a newly created role, you will play a pivotal part in expanding market share throughout Queensland while strengthening relationships with local manufacturers, processors and OEM partners.

- Rare opportunity to join a Market Leader Driving the Future of Food Production
- Queensland | High Autonomy | Tier 1 Global Brands | Significant Growth Opportunity

This is a golden opportunity for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to join a respected market leader specialising in food processing automation, capital equipment and turnkey production solutions.

Forged by more than 45 years of success in the Australian market and strengthened by recent international investment, this organisation is entering an exciting growth phase. Representing globally recognised Tier 1 equipment manufacturers, they partner with some of Australia's leading food producers to improve product quality, food safety, shelf life and manufacturing efficiency.

As a newly created role, you will play a pivotal part in expanding market share throughout Queensland while strengthening relationships with local manufacturers, processors and OEM partners.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

- Newly created growth position.




- High level of trust, autonomy and ownership.
- Represent premium international automation and processing technologies.
- Strong support from experienced technical, engineering and project teams.
- Long sales cycles with genuine consultative selling.
- Opportunity to make a significant contribution to national growth objectives.
- Exposure to major food manufacturing groups and emerging industry innovators.

About the Business

The company designs, supplies, integrates, commissions and services complete processing automation solutions across a diverse range of food manufacturing sectors, including:

- Meat, poultry and seafood processing
- Dairy and cheese production
- Pet food manufacturing
- Bakery and snack food production
- Sauces, condiments and liquid processing
- Coffee and beverage production
- Fruit and vegetable processing
- Household and consumer goods manufacturing

Their solutions encompass raw material handling, processing, automation, controls integration, conveying systems and complete turnkey production lines.

The Prospect

Reporting directly to the National Sales Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and converting new business opportunities across Queensland while maintaining strong relationships with existing customers and international OEM partners.

Key responsibilities include:

- Developing and executing a strategic business development plan across Queensland.
- Identifying, qualifying and pursuing new customer opportunities within food manufacturing and industrial processing sectors.
- Building relationships with production managers, plant managers, project engineers, operations managers and executive decision-makers.
- Conducting plant visits, site assessments and solution-based sales consultations.
- Managing opportunities from initial engagement through quotation, negotiation, project delivery and commissioning.
- Representing the company at industry events, exhibitions and trade shows.
- Monitoring market activity, customer trends and competitive developments.
- Maintaining accurate CRM records, sal

📌 Business Development Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Platinum People Solutions
📍 Brisbane