Business Development Manager – Automotive & Industrial
Are you passionate about the automotive and industrial sector and ready to take on a sales leadership role with a growing brand?
We are seeking an experienced BDM to drive sales, strengthen partnerships, and grow brand advocacy across key markets. This is an exciting opportunity to represent market-leading products and work with an energetic, forward-thinking team.
The Role
• Develop and grow sales across auto workshops and distributor channels
• Build strong relationships with key accounts to increase advocacy for our brands
• Identify promotional and merchandising opportunities to maximise visibility and sales
• Represent the business at trade events, industry expos, and customer engagement activities
• Collaborate with marketing to activate campaigns and promotions
• Provide market insights, competitor analysis, and sales reporting
• Achieve sales targets and KPIs aligned with business growth
About You
We are looking for a motivated, relationship-driven sales professional with:
• Proven experience in area sales, business development, or account management
• A background in the automotive sector but also open to tools or other industrial sectors.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Experience in training, product advocacy, or trade marketing (desirable)
• A results-driven mindset and the ability to work independently
• Flexibility to travel regularly within your region
• A genuine passion for the automotive/industrial industry
What's on Offer
• Competitive salary of $90k - $100k + super + commission
• $15k car allowance + tolls and tools of trade
• Supportive, team environment with a linear reporting structure, autonomy to run your territory in your own way, and a focus on work-life-balance.
• Opportunities for career progression
• The chance to represent a well-recspected brand backed by the strength of a multinational organisation
If this sounds perfect for you, please apply For further information, reach out to me at or
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