Business Development Manager
- Develop and execute a strategic sales plan across flexible packaging and associated machinery
- Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts, building deep, long-term relationships
- Travel regularly across QLD and New Zealand to meet with customers and build pipeline
- Newly created role with real ownership.
About Our Client
Known for their collaborative culture and long-standing industry relationships, our client are the exclusive provider of key printing and packaging machinery in their space, complemented by a strong consumables offering. The packaging division alone represents a significant and growing revenue stream, with a clear focus on flexible packaging solutions including films and plastics.
Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Business Development, you will play a critical role in expanding market share and strengthening client relationships across QLD and NZ.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and execute a strategic sales plan across flexible packaging and associated machinery
- Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities within key industrial and manufacturing sectors
- Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts, building deep, long-term relationships
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver tailored, solution-based offerings
- Transition newly won clients into long-term partnerships, including structured account handovers
- Represent the business in a highly consultative manner, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor
- Travel regularly across QLD and New Zealand to meet with customers and build pipeline
The Successful Applicant
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Proven experience in business development and/or account management within packaging, print, or industrial sectors
- Strong exposure to flexible packaging (films, plastics) - highly regarded; rigid/cardboard backgrounds less relevant
- Ability to think strategically about customer growth and long-term value creation
- A natural strength in relationship building and stakeholder engagement
- Commercial acumen with strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Background in print, finishing, or packaging machinery advantageous
- A proactive, self-driven approach with the ability to operate autonomously
- Willingness to travel frequently across QLD and NZ
What's on Offer
- Base salary of $110,000 - $130,000 + Super + $20,000 OTE + Car Allowance
- Opportunity to shape and own a newly created role with genuine career progression
- Work within a collaborative, family-run business with strong values and leadership
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio across packaging and machinery solutions
- Autonomy, flexibility, and the ability to make a tangible commercial impact
If you are an ambitious and motivated Business Development Manager looking to advance your career in the packaging industry, we encourage you to apply!
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