Business Development Manager

Smaart Recruitment ·www.smaart.com.au

Location Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Salary AUD 120,000 - 140,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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SMAART Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a global business in the electronic security and access solutions space. With strong foundations across ANZ and an exciting growth phase underway, we’re looking for a commercially savvy and technically capable Solutions Business Development Manager (Strategic Growth) to drive new business and expand market presence.

This is a true hunter-style BDM role with a strategic edge; ideal for someone who enjoys opening doors, influencing specifications, and building pipeline from the ground up, while also working closely with an established partner network to nurture and expand existing accounts.
  
What you’ll be doing
  • Driving new business across Australia (VIC/NSW)
  • Engaging with decision makers to have solutions specified into projects
  • Leading complex, technical sales cycles end-to-end
  • Supporting channel partners with product training to improve sales capability
  • Playing a key role in launching and positioning new technologies
  • Providing market insights, competitor analysis, and contributing to strategy
  • Managing pipeline, activity, and forecasting through CRM 
What’s on offer
  • Fulltime Permanent Strategic BDM Position 
  • Can be based in Melbourne or Sydney (looking after VIC/NSW)
  • Hybrid role: blend of WFH, on the road (and/or the Melb office)
  • $120,000 - $140,000 + super + commissions (base negotiable depending on experience)
  • Car allowance and tools of the trade provided
  • Travel across Australia (potentially APAC) to build relationships and drive growth (up to 25%)
  • $120,000 - $140,000 + super + commissions (base negotiable depending on experience)
  • Car allowance and tools of the trade provided
  • Strategic, high-impact role reporting directly to the COO
  • Strong mix of autonomy and support in a growth-focused environment
  • Opportunity to work with innovative, technical product solutions  
What we’re looking for
  • Experience in a business development or hunter-style sales role
  • Exposure to the security, access control, or related technology sectors
  • Strong track record of winning new business and building/growing pipelines in a B2B environment
  • High level of technical aptitude with the ability translate electronic security or hardware-based solutions into real-world applications
  • Experience working with channel partners and distribution networks
  • Confident, credible communicator who can engage and negotiate with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
  • Self-motivated, proactive energy, and driven by results  
If you’re someone who thrives on building and expanding relationships, enjoys the technical side of solution selling, and wants to be part of a business in growth-mode APPLY NOW!

For a confidential discussion contact Sonja from SMAART Recruitment at 03 8637 4401

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Who is hiring for the Business Development Manager role?
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Where is the Business Development Manager job located?
The Business Development Manager role with Smaart Recruitment is based in Melbourne, VIC, AU.
What does the Business Development Manager role pay?
Smaart Recruitment lists the Business Development Manager role at AUD 120,000–140,000 per year.
Is the Business Development Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Smaart Recruitment.
What experience level is the Business Development Manager role?
The Business Development Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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