Business Development Manager - Sydney

Business Development Manager / Technical Sales Trainee – Power Transmission & Industrial Products

Sydney

The Opportunity

My client is an established supplier of power transmission and industrial products, supporting customers across manufacturing, engineering, mining and other industrial sectors. They are looking for a Business Development Manager or Technical Sales Trainee to join their Sydney branch, supporting existing customer relationships while identifying opportunities to grow the business. This is a customer-facing role involving technical product enquiries, relationship management and business development. The business is open to both experienced industrial sales professionals and developing candidates with strong technical aptitude, a customer-focused attitude and a genuine willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective industrial customers
• Identify new business opportunities and support the growth of customer accounts
• Understand customer applications and recommend suitable product solutions
• Promote power transmission and related industrial equipment
• Respond to customer enquiries and follow up sales opportunities
• Work closely with internal sales and technical teams to support customer requirements
• Develop product knowledge and understand different industrial applications
• Maintain regular communication with customers and provide reliable follow-up
• Support the continued growth of the Sydney branch

About You

• Experience in business development, account management, technical sales or a related customer-facing role
• Exposure to bearings, gearboxes, power transmission or related industrial products preferred
• Mechanical, engineering or industrial product knowledge advantageous
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
• Genuine interest in technical problem-solving and understanding how products work
• Confidence communicating with customers and identifying their requirements
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to ask questions and learn
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage customer enquiries
• Self-motivated with an interest in developing a long-term career in technical sales

Candidates from internal sales, technical support, customer service, mechanical trades or engineering backgrounds who are looking to transition into external sales are also encouraged to apply.

Product training will be provided for developing candidates who demonstrate technical curiosity, a service-focused attitude and a genuine willingness to learn.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join an established industrial products supplier
• Exposure to a broad range of power transmission products and applications
• Product training and technical support from an experienced team
• Opportunity to develop long-term customer relationships
• Career development opportunities within technical sales
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow your responsibilities

If you enjoy understanding how industrial products work, solving customer problems and building strong business relationships, we'd welcome your application.