Business Development Manager

ACRUX Search Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Vehicle allowance

Growth opportunities

Partnership potential

Job summary

ACRUX Search Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to blend engineering know-how with commercial drive. You will generate new opportunities and build lasting client relationships across the electrical drives, motors and automation sectors.

This is a role for a technically capable, ambitious professional who can translate customer needs into tailored solutions, win new business and help shape the future direction of the company from Brisbane.

Qualifications

• Electrical or automation engineering background or relevant industry knowledge.
• Proven ability to generate new business and actively pursue and convert opportunities.
• Strong lead generation ability with solid closing skills.
• Practical commissioning experience.
• Ability to understand customer needs and translate them into tailored technical solutions.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial, commercially minded and autonomous working style.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business while strengthening relationships with existing customers in Brisbane.
• Identify opportunities and convert technical knowledge into commercial wins.
• Engage with engineers, maintenance teams, project managers and senior decision-makers to close deals.

Job description

Full time | ACRUX Search Pty Ltd | Australia

Posted On 17/09/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 5+ years

$130,000 - $155,000

City Brisbane

State/Province Queensland

9000

Job Description

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:

• 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

What We Offer

• 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