Business Development & Account Manager - Sports Clubs & Corporate Apparel

Drive growth across Australia's sporting clubs and corporate sector.

Our client is a leading Australian supplier of premium custom sports uniforms, corporate apparel, and branded merchandise. With a reputation for exceptional quality, innovative product solutions, and outstanding customer service, they partner with sporting organisations and businesses to deliver apparel that performs on and off the field.

An exciting opportunity now exists for an experienced Business Development & Account Manager to join their team.

About the Role
This is a relationship-driven sales role where you'll develop new business while managing key accounts across two exciting markets:

• Sporting clubs and associations, with a strong focus on AFL and expansion into other sporting codes.
• Corporate organisations seeking premium branded uniforms, workwear, and promotional apparel.

You'll work with decision-makers, understand their requirements, present tailored apparel solutions, and manage projects from initial enquiry through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business across AFL clubs, associations, schools, and other sporting organisations.
• Build relationships with coaches, club administrators, committee members, and executives.
• Identify and secure new corporate accounts requiring branded uniforms and apparel.
• Present customised apparel solutions that meet client branding, quality, and budget requirements.
• Manage existing accounts to generate repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Coordinate with internal production teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and consistently achieve sales targets.

About You
You are an experienced B2B sales professional who enjoys developing long-term relationships and creating new business opportunities.
Ideally you will bring:

• Proven business development and account management experience.
• Experience selling into AFL clubs, with a strong understanding of league structures and approval processes.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• A consultative sales approach with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working within custom apparel, uniforms, sporting goods, promotional products, or a related industry.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team.

Experience across other sporting codes including cricket, netball, basketball, rugby, soccer, or NRL will be highly regarded, as will experience selling corporate uniforms or branded merchandise.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive base salary.
• Uncapped commission structure.
• Car allowance.
• Mobile phone and laptop.
• Travel expenses covered.
• Genuine opportunity to grow your career with an established and respected Australian business.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing product and professional development.

If you're passionate about sport, enjoy building long-term business relationships, and have the drive to grow new markets, we'd love to hear from you.

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