Business Development Manager – Electrical Construction
NSW & ACT (Metro + Regional)
$130K-$150K + Super + Bonus + Vehicle Allowance
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Business Development Manager / Sales Professional to join a well‑established electrical construction company with a strong presence across NSW and the ACT. This role is ideal for a driven, relationship‑focused sales professional who understands the construction and electrical contracting landscape and thrives on building new business opportunities.
Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in expanding the company's project pipeline, developing key industry relationships, and securing major electrical construction projects ranging from $500K to $8 million .
Key Responsibilities
* Drive business growth across NSW and ACT, covering metro and regional areas
* Identify, qualify, and secure new project opportunities within the electrical construction sector
* Manage the full sales cycle including tenders, bids, negotiation and project acquisition
* Build and strengthen relationships with builders, contractors, consultants, estimators, developers and other key stakeholders
* Introduce new leads into the business and follow up proactively to convert opportunities
* Represent the brand professionally at industry events, networking functions and stakeholder meetings
* Collaborate closely with internal teams to improve processes, performance and project outcomes
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support team cohesion and development
Experience & Skills Required
* Proven experience in a BDM or Sales role within construction, electrical contracting, or a closely related technical sector
* Strong understanding of project bidding, tendering, and contract negotiation
* Demonstrated track record in meeting sales targets and winning major projects
* Ability to build long‑term relationships across the construction ecosystem
* Confident communicator with solid commercial acumen
* Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Personal Attributes
* Reliable, self‑motivated and proactive
* An excellent communicator and negotiator
* Flexible and able to work across multiple customer groups and regions
* Team‑focused, supportive and committed to business growth
* Open to learning, improving systems, and contributing to ongoing development
What's on Offer
* $130K-$150K base salary
* Superannuation
* Bonus / Incentive structure
* Vehicle allowance
* Supportive leadership team
* Strong pipeline and established industry presence
* Opportunity to drive major growth across NSW & ACT
You'll be responsible for:
* Identifying new opportunities and managing the full sales cycle
* Building strong relationships with builders, contractors & consultants
* Securing new tenders and negotiating project wins
* Introducing new leads and following them through to conversion
* Representing the business at networking events and industry functions
* Supporting internal teams and contributing to continuous improvement
You are:
* Commercially savvy, reliable, a strong communicator, and experienced in construction/electrical contracting with a proven track record of meeting targets.
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