Key Account Manager I - Temporary Power Generation
A national provider of professional‐grade power‐generation solutions, delivering both equipment sales and rental services across Australia. The business specialises in diesel generator sets (from small portable units through to large multi‐megawatt systems), mobile lighting towers, load banks and temporary‐power distribution equipment.
This is a senior, field‐based commercial role responsible for managing and growing key accounts across Queensland, while actively driving new business within industries reliant on temporary and permanent power solutions.
Based predominantly on the road, you will spend the majority of your time visiting customers, sites and projects across metro and regional QLD, with occasional time in office (Brisbane's Northern Suburbs) for team engagement, planning and coordination.
The role focuses on the sale and rental of diesel generators, lighting towers, load banks and power‐distribution systems, supporting customer projects from early scoping through to delivery, commissioning and after‐sales support.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and expand a portfolio of key accounts across construction, civil infrastructure, mining, industrial facilities, utilities and government sectors throughout QLD
* Proactively identify new projects, shutdowns, tenders and short‐term rental opportunities to maintain a strong, forward‐looking pipeline
* Promote and articulate the value of diesel generators, lighting towers and temporary‐power solutions to a wide range of technical and commercial stakeholders
* Build trusted relationships with project managers, construction managers, site supervisors, procurement teams, contract administrators, shutdown coordinators, maintenance managers, HSE personnel, electrical and mechanical contractors, asset managers, facilities managers and operations leaders
* Conduct regular site visits to assess power requirements, operating conditions and risk profiles, recommending fit‐for‐purpose equipment configurations
* Prepare detailed quotations, rental proposals and complete power‐generation solutions tailored to each customer's operational environment
* Work closely with internal operations, logistics and technical service teams to ensure accurate equipment selection, timely delivery, commissioning support and high service standards
* Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasting, pipeline management and project tracking to support internal planning and customer expectations
Compensation & Benefits
* Base salary: $120,000 – $135,000 + super (commensurate with experience)
* Sales commission: 1% of invoice value for rental sales (excluding GST)
* Car allowance or company vehicle
* Company phone and laptop
* Support from a well‐established national technical, engineering and service team
* Access to a large, modern generator and lighting tower fleet, enabling strong product confidence in the field
* A stable, well‐recognised business with strong operational depth and long‐term customer relationships
* Exposure to major QLD construction, mining and infrastructure projects with significant repeat‐business potential
Candidate Profile
* Experience in power generation, industrial equipment sales, capital equipment, or hire‐industry key account management, ideally within construction, civil, mining, resources or heavy industry
* Demonstrated success selling to project managers, engineering teams, procurement leads, operations managers, shutdown planners, maintenance managers and electrical/mechanical contractors
* Comfortable managing both long‐cycle capex opportunities and fast‐turnaround rental requirements
* Strong technical aptitude, with the ability to understand generator sizing, load requirements, power distribution and site constraints
* Self‐motivated and highly organised, capable of working autonomously in the field while maintaining clear communication with internal teams
* Commercially minded, proactive and driven to identify new opportunities and expand existing accounts
* Confident communicator able to build rapport with stakeholders from site level through to senior management
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level
* Employment type: Full‐time
* Job function: Electric Power Generation, Mining, Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing
* Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (primarily Queensland)
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