Business Development Manager - Qld

Laser Electrical Australia; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Incentives

Career growth

Learning & development

Discounts

Volunteer leave

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Laser Plumbing & Electrical Australia is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive national franchise growth. You will hunt new business, engage owners and lead opportunities through the sales lifecycle.

This role offers flexible hybrid and work-from-home arrangements, a competitive salary with performance-based incentives, and clear career progression within a growing Trans-Tasman network.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Business Development Manager, Sales Manager or New Business Development role.
• Demonstrated success driving new business growth and achieving sales targets.
• Strong prospecting, lead generation and pipeline management capabilities.
• Experience conducting discovery conversations, presentations and commercial negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target and engage prospective plumbing and electrical businesses across Australia.
• Develop and execute lead generation and business development strategies.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Conduct prospect meetings, presentations and network discovery discussions.
• Manage the full sales and acquisition process from initial contact through to negotiation and onboarding.
• Achieve agreed growth, conversion and activity targets.
• Promote the value and benefits of joining the Laser Plumbing & Electrical network.
• Build trusted relationships with business owners and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Lead generation

Pipeline management

Negotiations

Relationship-building

Presentations

Networking

Tools

CRM

Job description

Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Shape the Future of Australia's Leading Trade Network.

Are you a driven Business Development Manager who thrives on hunting new opportunities and building strong commercial relationships?

Join Laser Plumbing & Electrical, Australia's trusted network of locally owned plumbing and electrical businesses, and play a key role in expanding one of the industry's most respected franchise networks.

This is a genuine new business development role where you'll identify, engage and convert high-quality plumbing and electrical businesses into successful franchise members. If you're motivated by relationship-based sales, autonomy, and the opportunity to influence national growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible hybrid and work-from-home arrangements
• Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives
• Career growth within a leading Trans-Tasman organisation
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits
• Community and volunteering leave initiatives
• Supportive, collaborative and values-driven culture

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Plumbing & Electrical, you will lead the acquisition of new franchise members across Australia. You'll proactively build a pipeline of qualified prospects, engage business owners, and guide opportunities through the full sales lifecycle.

This is a highly autonomous role suited to an experienced BDM who enjoys creating opportunities, establishing trusted relationships, and delivering commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, target and engage prospective plumbing and electrical businesses across Australia.
• Develop and execute lead generation and business development strategies.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Conduct prospect meetings, presentations and network discovery discussions.
• Manage the full sales and acquisition process from initial contact through to negotiation and onboarding.
• Achieve agreed growth, conversion and activity targets.
• Promote the value and benefits of joining the Laser Plumbing & Electrical network.
• Build trusted relationships with business owners and industry stakeholders.

About You

You are a proactive, commercially minded sales professional who enjoys winning new business and developing long-term relationships.

To Succeed, You Will Bring:

• Proven experience in a Business Development Manager, Sales Manager or New Business Development role.
• Demonstrated success driving new business growth and achieving sales targets.
• Strong prospecting, lead generation and pipeline management capabilities.
• Experience conducting discovery conversations, presentations and commercial negotiations.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• A resilient, self-motivated and results-driven approach.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative national team.
• Experience within franchising, trades, construction, services or related industries will be highly regarded but is not essential.

About Laser Plumbing & Electrical

At Laser Plumbing & Electrical, we're committed to being Totally Dependable in everything we do. Our network combines the strength of a nationally recognised brand with the passion and expertise of locally owned businesses.

We value people who are collaborative, authentic, customer-focused and driven to achieve outstanding results. In return, we provide the support, flexibility and development opportunities needed to build a rewarding and successful career.

Laser® Plumbing & Electrical Australia is part of the wider Laser Group, a leading Trans-Tasman network of plumbing and electrical contractors built on local ownership, national support and consistent service standards. Founded in Auckland in 1983, Laser has grown across New Zealand and Australia into a network of more than 200 member companies, supported by proven systems, national brand strength and a commitment to Totally Dependable service.