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Business Development Manager

ACRUX Search Pty Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland

Salary

$130,000 - $155,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • ACRUX is seeking an experienced candidate for a key vacancy that combines technical engineering skills with business development expertise.
  • The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical or automation engineering, along with proven experience in generating new business and building client relationships.
  • Candidates should possess strong lead generation and closing skills, with practical commissioning experience and the ability to translate customer needs into tailored solutions.
  • This full-time permanent position offers a negotiable salary based on experience, along with travel and/or vehicle allowances.
  • The role presents significant opportunities for professional growth and the potential for partnership for individuals who demonstrate commitment and long-term ambition.
ACRUX are partnering with one of our valued clients to help fill a key vacancy and are now inviting applications from experienced candidates.

About the Role
This is more than a traditional sales role.
We’re seeking someone who blends the technical confidence of an engineer with the commercial energy of a high‑performing BDM — someone who thrives on building relationships, uncovering opportunities and driving business growth. If you’re ambitious, technically capable and motivated to create long‑term commercial impact, this role offers the chance to shape the future direction of the business.
This role is ideal for someone who is hungry to chase new opportunities, enjoys connecting with clients and is excited by contributing towards growing the company.
The successful candidate will focus on generating new business while strengthening relationships with existing customers across the electrical drives, motors and automation sectors in Brisbane. 

Requirements

What you will bring:
  • LV, HV & MV drives experience - highly desirable
  • Electrical or automation engineering background - or relevant industry knowledge
  • Strong proven ability to generate new business and actively pursue and convert opportunities
  • Great lead generation ability accompanied with strong closing skills 
  • Practical commissioning experience
  • Ability to understand customer needs and translate them into tailored technical solutions
  • Strong communication, relationship‑building and negotiation skills
  • A genuine passion for developing business and creating new opportunities
  • A commercially minded, entrepreneurial approach
  • Highly results‑driven, strong work ethic and autonomous working style

What We Are Looking For
We are particularly interested in someone who is:
  • An experienced BDM, Sales Engineer or Technical Sales professional
  • From an electrical engineering, drives, motors or automation background or relevant industry knowledge
  • Confident engaging with engineers, maintenance teams, project managers and senior decision‑makers
  • Passionate about ultra‑low harmonic solutions and high‑performance technologies
  • Skilled at identifying opportunities and converting technical knowledge into commercial wins
  • Self‑motivated individual who is proactive and comfortable and productive working autonomously
  • Commercially ambitious and excited to build something, not just manage an existing portfolio
  • Ideally experienced within a smaller or specialist engineering business
  • Looking for a long‑term role with genuine potential to grow into greater responsibility


Benefits

What We Offer
  • Full‑time permanent position
  • Negotiable salary based on experience and capability
  • Travel and/or vehicle allowance provided
  • Opportunity to work across a diverse and expanding customer base
  • A role combining engineering, sales, commissioning and business development
  • Significant opportunity for professional and commercial growth
  • Future potential for partnership for the right person who demonstrates commitment, performance and long‑term ambition

Apply now via the button below or contact Amber via email at amber.simpson@acruxsearch.com.au or on (08) 6275 2586 for a confidential chat.





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