Business Development & Sales Manager

Comgroup Supplies; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Comgroup Supplies, a trusted Australian food manufacturer based in Brisbane, QLD, is seeking a results-driven commercial sales professional to drive profitable sales growth and expand market share. You will manage a diverse product portfolio and support account management and new business development.

You’ll bring a proven track record in sales and business development, strong negotiation and relationship skills, and the ability to influence strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial, account management, or sales roles.
• Strong commercial acumen with negotiation and management skills.
• Understanding of food manufacturing or supply chain considerations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain customers to drive sales and profitability.
• Secure new business opportunities and product innovation opportunities.
• Support negotiations, pricing reviews, and tender submissions to achieve commercial objectives.
• Monitor market trends and customer insights to inform strategy.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure on-time delivery and product compliance.
• Provide reporting and commercial insights, driving performance accountability.

Skills

Negotiation

Account management

Sales

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Communication skills

Job description

Are you a results-driven commercial sales professional ready to take food sales to the next level?

Join Comgroup Supplies, a trusted Australian food manufacturer, located in Brisbane, QLD and NZ

Thrive on achieving results through customer relationships, negotiation, and execution

Support customer partnerships and new business development.
Drive sales growth, and account management.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to deliver excellence.

If you have a proven track record in customer or sales management and excel in a fast-paced, results-focused environment — we want to hear from you!

About the Role

This is a pivotal role, responsible for driving profitable sales growth, expanding market share, and maintaining strong customer partnerships. The role manages a diverse portfolio of products for a fast-paced, results-driven business. You will support account management and new business development while working closely with the team to deliver exceptional results.

About You

You’re an energetic commercially driven professional with a proven track record in sales and business development. You’ll bring strong commercial acumen with demonstrated ability to negotiate, influence and deliver sustainable profitability. You understand the demands of customer satisfaction and thrive on achieving results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain customers to drive sales and profitability.
• Secure new business opportunities and product innovation opportunities.
• Support negotiations, pricing reviews, and tender submissions to achieve commercial objectives.
• Monitor market trends, and customer insights to inform on strategy.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure on-time delivery and product compliance.
• Provide reporting and commercial insights, driving performance accountability.

You’ll bring:

• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and management skills.
• 5+ years’ experience in commercial, account management, or sales roles.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify and execute market growth opportunities.
• Exceptional relationship management and communication skills.
• Understanding of production, supply chain, and quality requirements (within food manufacturing desirable).

Why Join Comgroup?

Opportunity to implement a commercial strategy in a growing, multi-site further processing food business.

High-visibility role reporting to Executive level with influence across strategic decisions.

Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.

Dynamic, values-driven culture focused on people, customers, safety, quality and operational excellence.