BDM - Utilities & Infrastructure (Technical)

Horner Recruitment; City of Hume; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse workforce

Inclusive culture

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager focused on Utilities & Infrastructure to drive growth in the water, wastewater, and industrial sectors. In this role, you will manage relationships with utility asset owners and engineers, lead complex sales cycles, and provide technical and commercial leadership. The ideal candidate has proven experience in technical sales, strong commercial acumen, and the confidence to influence high-level stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to impact long-term growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical or engineering-led environments.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.
• Strong confidence interacting with engineers and asset owners.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow major utilities and infrastructure accounts.
• Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.
• Support tenders and commercial negotiations.

Skills

Technical fluency

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Sales process discipline

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Terra Firma is a specialist infrastructure solutions provider delivering engineered FRP pit lids and outdoor access structures across Australia's most demanding environments. They are now seeking a senior, technically fluent Business Development Manager - Utilities & Infrastructure to drive long-term growth across water, wastewater, electrical and industrial utility sectors.

This is an elevated BDM role, operating in complex, multi-stakeholder sales environments where technical credibility, early engagement and commercial leadership are critical to success.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the National Sales & Business Development Manager, you will own a portfolio of major Utilities and Infrastructure accounts, engaging deeply with:

• Utility asset owners
• Engineers and design consultants
• Project managers

You’ll lead opportunities from early design influence through to delivery alignment, positioning Terra Firma as a trusted technical‑commercial partner rather than a product supplier.

This role suits a BDM who enjoys long sales cycles, specification‑led selling, and technically complex conversations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Account Ownership

• Own and grow major utilities and infrastructure accounts
• Develop long‑term account strategies aligned to capital works programs
• Build senior, multi‑level stakeholder relationships

Complex Business Development

• Lead complex, multi‑stakeholder sales cycles end to end
• Engage early in design and planning phases
• Secure technical specification and standard acceptance

Technical & Commercial Leadership

• Interpret drawings, standards, and compliance requirements
• Translate technical needs into compliant FRP solutions
• Partner with Engineering on value‑engineered proposals
• Support tenders, clarifications, and commercial negotiations

Commercial & Pipeline Discipline

• Maintain strong CRM hygiene and structured deal stages
• Forecast accurately with defined pipeline coverage
• Protect margin and commercial integrity throughout delivery

About You

You’re a commercially astute BDM with the confidence to sit at the table with engineers, asset owners and Tier‑1 contractors.

You'll bring

• Proven BDM experience in technical or engineering‑led environments
• Strong commercial acumen and ownership mindset
• Experience managing complex, multi‑stakeholder sales cycles
• Confidence influencing engineers and asset owners
• Sales process discipline (MEDDPICC or Miller Heiman preferred)

Highly regarded

• Engineering background or strong technical fluency
• Utilities, infrastructure, or industrial sector exposure
• Familiarity with Australian Standards and compliance‑driven sales

Why Join Terra Firma?

• High‑value, technically differentiated product solutions
• Strategic account ownership with long‑term growth focus
• Strong engineering and delivery capability to support complex wins
• Clear growth mandate with national visibility
• A role designed for senior BDMs who want impact, not volume selling

Apply Now

If you’re a technically confident, commercially sharp BDM ready to step into a senior utilities and infrastructure portfolio, we’d love to speak with you.

Desired Skills and Experience

Proven BDM experience in technical or engineering‑led sales; specification influence; complex deal management; strong commercial acumen; CRM discipline; utilities or infrastructure exposure preferred.

At Horner we recognise the value of a diverse workforce and the creation of inclusive workforce cultures. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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