Business Development Manager

About Us 

For over six decades, Vinidex has been leading the way – setting the industry benchmark for pipeline systems and solutions. Our legacy spans across building, infrastructure, agriculture, and civil sectors.   We make life flow with groundbreaking, high-quality products, connecting everything from water, gas, and energy throughout Australia.    We are proud of our focus on operating on 100% renewable energy by 2025 and our recycling programs across our sites.  

Purpose of the role
Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager, this role will focus on driving growth within the mining and industrial sectors, identifying new business opportunities, and nurturing existing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the mining and industrial markets, coupled with strong sales acumen and strategic thinking.

What will you do?

• Achieve maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within the assigned territory and/or market segment by effectively selling the company’s products and/or related services. 

• Personally contacts and secures new business accounts/customers

• Sells products by implementing sales plans and engaging sales staff

• Establishes, develops and maintains business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the market segment to generate new business for the organization’s products/services

About you

• Sales Planning, Meeting Sales Goals, Reporting on Sales Actions, Motivating and Coaching Staff, Building Relationships (internal and external to the organisation), Managing Processes, Market Knowledge and Developing Budgets

• Must possess experience in the Mining/Industrial and Manufacturing sector

• Possession of a post-secondary degree in Engineering is desirable

• Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving; ability to determine solutions for customers (consultative sales approach)

• Must be results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications and CRM software

• Valid driver’s license

Why join us? We care …

• You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment 

• Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer 

• Annual bonus based on performance for eligible employees 

• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family  

• We take it further with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards 

• A tailored career development opportunities at home and abroad 

• Opportunity to join our mentoring programs 

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council 

• A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero" 

Who we are 

With the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world's largest global networks to bring solutions to the world's water challenges.   

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.  Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. 

We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for: 

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast 
• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other 
• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions