Business Development Manager

Programmed; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Retail discounts with 600+ retailers

Career growth opportunities

Parental leave and wellbeing program

Job summary

Programmed Property Services is seeking a part-time Business Development Manager to join our Melbourne-based commercial paint team with flexibility around working locations. This opportunity focuses on driving growth, maintaining strong client relationships, and expanding our business across the region.

You will leverage your proven sales background, ability to estimate and craft professional proposals, and strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven sales track record in painting/trades/services.
• Ability to estimate and develop professional-looking proposals.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Valid driver27s license and willingness to travel within the region.
• Experience in cold outreach and networking.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the business throughout a region of Melbourne.
• Nurture and strengthen relationships with existing clients, ensuring their needs are met and exceeded.
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, and market research.
• Communicate the value of our products and services to potential customers.
• Prepare accurate sales estimates and develop professional proposals.

Skills

Sales experience

Cold calling

Market research

CRM software

Proposal writing

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Some of the key benefits for the position and employment at Programmed, include:

• Competitive pay: Earn a reliable income for your skills and hard work
• Flexible Arrangement: Enjoy the flexibility of managing your own schedule
• Exclusive employee perks: Access discounts and benefits with over 600 retailers, including Coles, Woolworths, BWS, Dan Murphy’s, The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi, BCF, Supercheap Auto, and many more!
• Career growth: We’re invested in your future – explore development and progression opportunities within the company
• Your well-being, our priority: Strong safety culture, generous paid parental leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program, including tailored well-being initiatives designed to support your personal and family needs.

About The Opportunity

Programmed Property Services are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our commercial paint team with flexibility around working locations. This excellent opportunity is responsible for driving growth and development throughout the region. You will play a crucial role in maintaining excellent relationships with our existing customer base while actively seeking new opportunities to expand our business. This position offers a diverse customer base, allowing you to engage with various industries and develop valuable connections.

Nature of position: Part-Time

Reporting line: Branch/Sales Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the business throughout a region of Melbourne
• Nurture and strengthen relationships with existing clients, ensuring their needs are met and exceeded
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, and market research
• Utilize your sound sales history, particularly in trades and services, to effectively communicate the value of our products and services to potential customers
• Prepare accurate sales estimates and develop professional proposals that showcase our offerings
• Leverage your previous experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to effectively manage customer interactions, track sales activities, and maintain accurate records

About you

To be successful in this role, ideally you will have a proven track record in sales for the commercial paint or trades/services industry, a “can do’ attitude and be driven to deliver exceptional results. Additionally, you will demonstrate and possess the following:

• Previous experience in a sales driven role
• Comfortable actively seeking out new business opportunities
• Strong ability to estimate and develop professional-looking proposals
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the designated region
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

About Us

Programmed Property Services is a leading provider of painting, signage and grounds maintenance services across a multitude of industries. Working with Programmed Property Services means you will become part of the Programmed team: a company that encourages career development, supports flexibility and cares about your personal well-being and safety.

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.

Programmed and PERSOL strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientations or abilities to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOL, we encourage you to visit our website.

Reference number: 972985
Profession:Sales/Business Development

Company: Programmed
Date posted: 15th Mar, 2026