Business Development Manager - Pump OEM

Lead Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Car allowance

Superannuation

Performance bonus

Job summary

Lead Group on the Gold Coast is seeking a Business Development Manager to own sales across Queensland for pump solutions. This field-based role focuses on building relationships with distributors and end users, understanding water and industrial pump applications, and delivering tailored, profitable solutions.

You will work with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to meet customer needs, visit sites, identify opportunities, and represent the company’s technical offering.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development, or technical account management within a pump distributor, OEM, or related industrial equipment environment.
• Strong knowledge of water pumps and fluid handling solutions, including applications across irrigation, municipal water, industrial processes.
• Willingness to travel throughout Queensland as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies across Queensland to grow market share
• Build and maintain strong relationships with pump distributors, contractors, consultants, and end users
• Provide technical and commercial support to customers regarding pump selection, applications, and solutions
• Identify new business opportunities and convert leads into profitable sales
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and deliver against sales targets
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure excellent service delivery and customer satisfaction
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and tailored solutions based on customer requirements
• Represent the business at customer sites, industry events, and regional meetings

Skills

Sales & BD

Industry knowledge

Relationship building

Communication

Job description

Are you a sales professional with experience in the pumps or fluid handling market?

We’re seeking a Business Development Manager to own and grow sales across Queensland for a leading supplier of pump solutions. This is a field-based role perfect for someone who enjoys customer engagement, understands water and industrial pump applications, and is motivated by building strong commercial relationships.

This position offers a competitive package, autonomy on the road, and the opportunity to grow into a general management role for the right candidate.

About the Opportunity

As a Business Development Manager you will drive sales growth by developing and nurturing relationships with both distributors and end users across a range of industries, including water, agriculture, infrastructure, industrial, and commercial sectors.

You will work closely with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to understand customer needs and provide tailored pump solutions. This role will see you out in the field, visiting customers, identifying new opportunities, and representing the company’s technical product offering.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute sales strategies across Queensland to grow market share
• Build and maintain strong relationships with pump distributors, contractors, consultants, and end users
• Provide technical and commercial support to customers regarding pump selection, applications, and solutions
• Identify new business opportunities and convert leads into profitable sales
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and deliver against sales targets
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure excellent service delivery and customer satisfaction
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and tailored solutions based on customer requirements
• Represent the business at customer sites, industry events, and regional meetings

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience in sales, business development, or technical account management within a pump distributor, OEM, or related industrial equipment environment
• Strong knowledge of water pumps and fluid handling solutions, including applications across irrigation, municipal water, industrial processes, and similar sectors
• A self-motivated, results-driven individual who enjoys being on the road and engaging directly with customers
• Excellent communication skills — able to articulate technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong customer relationships
• Comfortable managing your own territory with autonomy and professionalism
• Willingness to travel throughout Queensland as required

What’s on Offer

• Salary:$110k-$125k base (negotiable based on experience and network)
• Car Allowance
• Superannuation
• Performance Bonus
• Field-based role with autonomy and support
• Immediate opportunity to work with existing accounts and grow your own pipeline
• Clear pathway to general management responsibilities as the business expands