About the Company:
Our client is a global leader in water technology, providing innovative solutions to meet the world’s growing demand for clean, reliable water. With a strong focus on sustainability and engineering excellence, they serve a wide range of industries, including mining, municipal, and industrial markets with advanced pumping, treatment, and monitoring systems.
Backed by decades of experience and a commitment to solving water-related challenges, they are trusted by major mining operations across Australia to deliver efficient, reliable, and environmentally responsible water management solutions.
About the Role:
We are seeking a hands-on Business Development Manager with solid field experience to lead growth in clean water solutions across the Mining, Metals & Industrial sectors, with a focus on gold, copper, and iron ore operations.
Reporting directly to the hiring manager, you'll be the key driver in identifying, developing, and converting high-value opportunities across your territory. This is a technical, on-the-tools role suited to someone with a background as a fitter, turner, or electrician. Not just sales, and someone who understands how water systems integrate within complex mining environments.
The role involves regular travel to mine sites and customer locations across SA and regional NSW.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute growth strategies in the mining and industrial water sector
- Identify and pursue current business opportunities using data and market insights
- Build long-term partnerships with customers, consultants, and contractors
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and expos
- Work closely with internal teams (Sales, Product, Tendering, and GM) to deliver tailored solutions
- Act as the key technical contact for clients, offering product knowledge and on-site expertise
- Stay across industry trends and customer requirements, especially in gold, copper, and iron
What You Bring:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in business development or sales within technical/industrial sectors
- Proven background in mining, particularly in gold, copper, or iron operations
- A hands-on, practical background, ideally a fitter, turner, or electrician
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; confident engaging with site teams and decision-makers
- Willingness to travel regularly across your region (SA/NSW)
- Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset
- Able to collaborate across teams and manage multiple projects
Why Join Us:
- Competitive base salary + quarterly commissions
- 13% superannuation
- Fully maintained company vehicle
- Phone, laptop, and tools provided
- Autonomy to manage your territory and build customer relationships
- Opportunity to be part of a globally respected company at the forefront of clean water solutions
Apply Now If you're a technically minded sales professional ready to take ownership of a high-potential territory and have a passion for driving real impact in the mining sector we want to hear from you.
📌 Business Development Manager
🏢 Austcorp Executive
📍 Adelaide