Business Development Specialist

About Elgas

Elgas is a pioneer provider of LPG and related products, services and technical solutions in Australia & New Zealand. A part of Linde PLC, we are known as experts in our field, who hold the safety of people and sustainability of our communities as our top priorities. We respond to change with integrity and innovation, to ensure our customers get performance and reliability from our products and services, and we achieve this through great people who take the lead.

About the role

We're thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity to join ELGAS as a Business Development Specialist, based out at Geelong surrounding region. This full-time role will be responsible for generating new business opportunities and driving the company's growth strategy. You will identify and secure new clients across a range of industries.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a leading energy company?

What you will enjoy doing

• Identify and secure new business within assigned territories, focusing on acquiring profitable competitor customers.
• To secure new business within the potential of each market sector in your area in line with annual Business Plans and Budgets
• Meet sales targets for LPG and Industrial gases, maintaining customer data in the system
• Maintain records of competitors' customers and develop trade alliances and maintain an active pipeline of opportunities in Sales Force, up to date with leads and successes
• Submit timely monthly reports covering margins, volumes, and competitor activity
• Ensure customers have valid supply agreements and comply with safety standards
• Collaborate with customer service, branch, and transport teams to maintain service levels

What makes you great

• You will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of customer needs and technical expertise
• You are from sales, business development or market development background
• Energy industry experience in a business-to-business environment would be an advantage
• Ability to think outside the square and have an open-minded approach
• You possess strong work ethics with good negotiating and conflict resolution skills with understanding of price management
• Strong commitment to safety, comply with ELGAS Safety Standards and Regulations
• Hold a valid and clean driver's license

Why you will love working with us

Are you looking for challenges? We face them every day and we know we grow by mastering them. Collaborating with our customers is key for our success and together with you we want to achieve our ambitious objectives. One thing is for sure – while we love working with our customers, there is no compromise on being compliant. We do business with our customers with integrity.

What we offer you

Elgas is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse demographics, including Indigenous Australians and people with a disability. We're local, with service centers around the country to ensure rapid supply and reliable delivery in virtually every area. Our customers get convenient 24/7 Online Services for orders, payments and account information.   

Elgas offers a diverse range of employment opportunities, training programs and enhance career development for outstanding employees, including the possibility of career advancement opportunities with BOC and the global Linde Group. We also have a variety of employee appreciation programs to recognise solo and collaborative team efforts.

Have we inspired you? Lets talk about it

So, what are you waiting for? The opportunity is yours. Are you ready to take the lead?

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, resume, relevant certificates and / or licenses) via our online job market.

Any designations used of course apply to persons of all genders. The form of speech used here is for simplicity only.

Elgas acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.