Business Development Manager - Independents

Method Recruitment Group
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
A$100,000-A$120,000 p/a
Upper market
Sales → New Business Development
Full-time
Remote

Posted 1 day ago


Are you a commercially minded sales professional with experience in the building products, construction, or hardware sectors?

We are seeking a driven Business Development Manager to take ownership of a Queensland territory, managing a portfolio of established customers while identifying and securing new growth opportunities across the independent, commercial, and trade markets.

This is a highly visible role where you will act as a trusted business partner, helping customers grow their businesses while delivering outstanding commercial outcomes.

About the Role

Reporting into the Sales Leadership team, you will be responsible for managing and growing relationships with customers ranging from independent operators and trade businesses through to large commercial and construction organisations.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and growing a portfolio of existing accounts

Increasing market share, revenue, and profitability within existing customers

Identifying and converting new business opportunities across Queensland

Developing and executing strategic account plans

Building strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders

Providing product, industry, and commercial insights that add value to customers' businesses

Conducting regular customer visits, reviews, and business planning sessions

Partnering with internal teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes

Maintaining a healthy sales pipeline and delivering against revenue and profitability targets

Using CRM systems to effectively manage customer activity and opportunities

Managing a large geographic territory, including regional travel

What We're Looking For

To be successful, you will have:

Proven success in Business Development, Account Management, or Sales

Experience within building products, construction, industrial manufacturing, prefab, modular construction, steel, sheds, roofing, windows, doors, or related industries

Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify growth opportunities

Experience working with trade, commercial, or contractor-based customers

Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills

A consultative sales approach with strong influencing and negotiation capability

High levels of initiative, resilience, and self-motivation

Strong planning, pipeline management, and territory management skills

Experience using CRM systems and sales reporting tools

The ability and willingness to travel throughout Queensland

Highly Regarded

Experience within the prefab, modular building, shed, or steel building sectors

Exposure to both new business development and strategic account management

A stable employment history demonstrating commitment and long-term success

What You'll Bring

A growth mindset and strong desire to succeed

Commercial curiosity and a genuine interest in understanding customer businesses

The confidence to challenge the status quo and drive improvement

A proactive, solutions-focused attitude

Strong communication and presentation skills

A commitment to continuous learning and professional development

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to manage a significant and growing market segment

Established customer base combined with strong new business potential

Supportive and collaborative sales culture

Career development opportunities within a market-leading organisation

Autonomy to make an impact across your territory

Competitive salary package, incentive structure, and tools of trade

If you're an ambitious sales professional who thrives on building strong customer relationships, growing market share, and uncovering new opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. Please send through your CV to: ••••@methodrecruitment.com.au


About Method Recruitment Group

Collingwood, VIC, Australia

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