Business development manager

About You

• Located in or near Fyshwick
• Prior experience within a manufacturing/building products/construction materials industry is preferred however not essential
• Formal sales training highly regarded
• Intermediate/Advanced proficiency with Excel and CRM systems
• Ability to work from the Fyshwick office full time – This is not a Work from Home Role
• Ability and willingness to travel

What you will need to join us

• Full and Unrestricted Australian working rights - We do not offer visa sponsorship
• Valid Police Check
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical

Why you will LOVE working at Knauf Australia!

• Competitive base salary + super + sales incentive
• Phone, Laptop and vehicle provided
• 14 weeks Parental Leave (primary carer)
• Yearly Pay Review
• Access to discounts on Health Insurance, Gym Memberships, Qantas lounge, Novated leasing and trade discounts
• Career Development and Training opportunities
• Free onsite parking

About the Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for contributing to the development of customer and segment plans, identifying new opportunities for value added products and services through account plan management and to manage and maintain existing customers; identify opportunities for increasing sales to the existing customer base and analyse trends and future market needs.

Some tasks as part of this role include:

• Undertake sales activities within segment/region to achieve budgeted targets and take corrective action as required
• Conversion of market leads on building approvals into profitable sales to Knauf
• Monitor selling expenses and pricing to ensure profitability targets are achieved
• Manage and maintain existing customers; identify opportunities for increasing sales to the existing customer base
• Proactively seek opportunities to develop expertise and capability through personal development training, technical training and project experience
• Maintain knowledge of competitor activity and product and report market trends and changes to direct manager
• Resolve complaints in a timely manner and institute changes to reduce or eliminate reoccurrence

Please note, applicants must have entitlements to work in Australia. As part of the recruitment process, police and medical checks for security clearance pertaining to specific job requirements will be conducted for successful applicants.

We are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Please let our team know if we can adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.