Business Development and Project Lead

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Maxiply is seeking a driven and commercially minded Business Development and Project Lead to join our team. In this mid-senior full-time role, you will be based in our Lilydale office and take full ownership of managing key customer accounts, driving new business, and leading projects from inception through to successful delivery.

You'll play a pivotal role in building strong relationships with builders, architects, and subcontractors; while ensuring projects are delivered seamlessly and customers receive an exceptional experience.

What's on Offer

At Maxiply, we're a close-knit, family-owned business where collaboration, trust, and initiative are highly valued. In this role, you'll have the autonomy to make decisions, the support of a small and capable team, and the opportunity to directly influence sales growth and customer outcomes.

• Strategic role with real ownership and influence
• Opportunities to build and grow long-term client partnerships
• Supportive and collaborative culture within a tight-knit team
• Autonomy to shape outcomes and drive business success

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and growing key customer accounts, ensuring repeat business and long-term partnerships
• Proactively identifying, pursuing, and securing new business opportunities to expand market reach
• Leading the end-to-end sales process — from enquiry and negotiation through to project delivery and aftersales support
• Building strong relationships with builders, architects, designers, and subcontractors to position Maxiply as a trusted partner
• Overseeing project delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met
• Preparing and presenting detailed proposals, quotes, and project documentation to a high professional standard
• Collaborating with production and operations teams to ensure seamless handover and delivery of projects
• Contributing commercial insights and strategic input to strengthen sales processes and customer experience

What We're Looking For

• Proven track record (3–5+ years) in sales, account management, or business development, ideally within construction, timber, or manufacturing
• Strong ability to influence, negotiate, and convert opportunities into profitable outcomes
• Experience working directly with builders, architects, designers, or subcontractors
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to oversee complex projects and manage multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels
• Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g. Pipedrive) and Microsoft Office suite
• Commercially minded, highly organised, and results-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Ambitious, proactive, and motivated by building strong relationships and achieving business growth

About Us

Maxiply is a proud family-owned business, founded over 30 years ago and now in the hands of the third generation. While we're grounded in our strong history, we continue to evolve—driven to solve problems creatively and bring new and better timber products to market.

Fundamental to our success is our commitment to exceptional customer service and to building a team of people who take pride in their work and the relationships they build.

How to Apply

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking the "Apply Now" button on SEEK

In your cover letter, please address how your sales and project management experience will be effective in this position, and why you believe you would be a good fit for this position. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered for interview.

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1. Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
2. How many years of project management experience do you have?
3. How many years' experience do you have in a client services / account management role?

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