Business Development Manager (Construction)

Recruit Collective; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Collective is seeking a commercially minded Business Development Manager (Construction) to drive new opportunities across insurance repairs, commercial construction and related markets in Southeast Queensland. You will identify opportunities, build strategic relationships, and work with estimating and operations to convert opportunities into projects.

The role centers on growing market presence, expanding the client portfolio, and delivering a sustainable pipeline while representing a

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales or account management in construction or related sectors.
• Strong networking and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within construction, insurance repairs and related markets.
• Develop strategic relationships and build a robust sales pipeline.
• Collaborate with estimating and operations to convert opportunities into projects.
• Represent the business at networking events, industry functions and client meetings.
• Work autonomously with a proactive, results-driven mindset.

Job description

Business Development Manager (Construction)

Our client is a Queensland-based building and restoration specialist delivering high-quality insurance repairs, commercial construction, refurbishment, and property reinstatement projects. Built on a reputation for workmanship, and client service, the business has established strong relationships across the insurance, property, and body corporate sectors.

With ambitious growth plans and a commitment to excellence, they are seeking a commercially minded Business Development Manager to help expand its market presence and drive new opportunities.

The Opportunity

This newly created role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in the growth of the business. Reporting directly to leadership, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, developing strategic relationships, and creating a consistent pipeline of quoting and project opportunities.

While the primary focus will be within the insurance sector, you will also explore opportunities across commercial, government, body corporate, and property markets. Working closely with the estimating and operations teams, you will help convert opportunities into projects while building strong, long-term partnerships that support sustainable growth.

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be an energetic, relationship-driven business development professional with a genuine passion for creating opportunities and building networks.

Proven experience in business development, sales, account management, or a similar client-facing role.

A demonstrated ability to generate new business and develop lasting client relationships.

Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

The confidence to represent the business at networking events, industry functions, and client meetings.

A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work autonomously.

Strong commercial acumen and a results-driven mindset.

Experience within construction, insurance repairs, property, facilities management, or related industries will be highly regarded.

Existing relationships within the insurance, body corporate, or property sectors will be advantageous.

Why This Business?

Join a growing and highly regarded construction business with a strong reputation in the market.

Opportunity to shape and influence the company's business development strategy.

Work directly with a supportive leadership team committed to growth and innovation.

Enjoy autonomy and flexibility while building your own network and client portfolio.

Represent a business known for quality workmanship, exceptional service, and trusted client relationships.

Competitive remuneration package with the opportunity to directly influence your success.

Become a key part of an ambitious business with exciting growth plans across Southeast Queensland.