Business Development Manager

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Colterlec proudly represents some of the world's leading manufacturers of electrical networking, automation, switchgear, and test instrumentation throughout Australia.

Colterlec has an outstanding team member retention history with a team 'can do' mentality.

The Role

Due to continued strong growth, we are seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager with a background in the Industrial Electrical Wholesale / Contractor space. The role will be to continue to build upon our existing customer relationships, and to accept the challenge of creating new business in New South Wales.

Reporting to the New South Wales State Manager, the objective of your role will be to exceed territory sales targets, with a strong emphasis on Electrical Wholesalers.

Your customer base will include Electrical Wholesalers, Industrial contractors, End users, Mining, OEMs – working with all parties to grow business within the wholesale industry. This is an autonomous role where you will spend a large portion of your time within Sydney, regional Western New South Wales, and interstate travel (as required).

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Promotion of industrial products and solutions, best-in-class technologies used extensively in the industrial electrical/networking space, incorporating the full suite of Colterlec product brands.
• Service, maintain, and further develop existing accounts.
• Identify and secure new business through a targeted, strategic, and planned approach.
• Identify key industrial wholesale branches to grow business and build relationships.
• Work closely with the national Product Managers team and Supplier Representatives.
• Coordinate product and application presentations, joint calls, seminars, and training sessions with the Colterlec team.
• Gain valuable market feedback to assist in strategic key account planning.
• Develop and implement effective sales plans on target accounts in the region.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in the Industrial Electrical Wholesale and Contractor market.

You will be highly self-motivated with a desire to succeed, possessing a positive attitude, strategic approach, and team focus. You will have a proven ability to plan and manage your time effectively, complemented by excellent interpersonal skills, a professional attitude, and the ability to build strong relationships.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary package, including base salary, superannuation, vehicle allowance, fuel, and an incentive structure.

This is a fantastic opportunity to establish yourself with a progressive, successful industry leader. You will work within a professional, well-respected, yet down-to-earth business, with a strong support network that values its employees and practices industry best standards.

If you are currently employed within the industry, or already work in business development and are seeking a fresh challenge with a rapidly growing and exciting company, apply now via Seek.

Respectfully, only successful candidates will be notified. All applicants must have Australian Citizenship or legal work rights.

All applications will be received in strict confidence. Please send your application to Kyle Bradshaw at kyleb@colterlec.com.au.

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• How many years' experience do you have as a business development manager?
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• Do you have experience in a sales role?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's license?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Sales and Business Development Manager?

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