Business Development Manager

Gateway Synergy Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Synergy Recruitment is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to re-establish and grow a painting and building services presence on the Gold Coast. The role focuses on new business, client relationships, and end-to-end ownership from initial engagement to delivery.

This position requires proven sales, estimating and tendering experience, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to coordinate with operations to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in painting, construction, or building services.
• Strong sales and business development track record.
• Estimating and tendering experience.
• Solid understanding of project delivery in a construction environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, strata managers, schools, project managers, and engineers.
• Attend site inspections, meetings, and tender briefings.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, and tender submissions.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities.
• Oversee projects from launch to completion and coordinate with teams.
• Monitor timelines, budgets, and quality controls.
• Ensure consistent client communication during delivery.
• Manage contracts, variations, and project documentation.
• Ensure smooth handover to operations.
• Maintain high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Estimating

Tendering

Communication

Negotiation

Multitasking

CRM systems

Excel

Word

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Company

Our client is an experienced and professional commercial & body corporate painting in Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast.

The Position

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to re-establish and grow their presence in Gold Coast.

This role is suited to a commercially driven professional who can generate new business, build strong industry relationships, and take ownership of opportunities from initial engagement through to delivery.

You will play a key role in expanding the client’s footprint in the region, with strong support from their established Brisbane office based in Meadowbrook.

The Role

The primary focus of this position is business development, estimating and client relationship management.

You will be responsible for securing new work and maintaining a strong pipeline, while working closely with the operations team to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with existing clients, strata managers, schools, project managers, and engineers
• Attend site inspections, meetings, and tender briefings
• Prepare estimates/measures, proposals, and tender submissions
• Maintain and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities

Project & Delivery Oversight

• Oversee projects you secure through to completion
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Monitor timelines, budgets, and quality controls
• Maintain clear and consistent client communication throughout delivery

Client & Commercial Management

• Manage contracts, variations, and project documentation
• Ensure smooth handover to operations where required
• Maintain high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business

The Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in painting, construction, or building services
• Strong sales and business development track record
• Estimating and tendering experience
• Solid understanding of project delivery in a construction environment
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities
• Strong organisational and commercial acumen
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and CRM systems

Why Join Our Client’s Company?

• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Opportunity to build and grow a key region
• Support from an established and experienced team
• Autonomy to manage and grow your own customer base
• Career advancement