[IPD] Business Development - Consultants and Specifiers

IPD Group; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Long service leave

Job summary

IPD Group Limited is seeking a Business Development – Consultants & Specifiers to strengthen our presence with consulting and specification communities. You will build strategic relationships, promote IPD's electrical and industrial solutions, and secure product specifications for future projects.

Reporting to the General Manager – Strategic Solutions, the role is based at Brisbane Airport, QLD. You will work with design consultancies, specifiers and end users, manage CRM records, and drive

Qualifications

• Electrical training or engineering background required.
• Experience in Sales and Business Development.
• Understanding of contract management and tendering processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage KPIs, margins and sales performance.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Consultant & Specification Engagement – Conduct structured meetings and presentations with consultants and specifiers to promote IPD's solutions across Power Distribution, Switchboard Systems, Busway, Power Monitoring, Automation, IIoT, Industrial Communications, Safety Solutions, Hazardous Area Solutions, and Drives/HVAC.
• Specification Development – Secure inclusion of IPD products in project specifications through proactive engagement with consultants and specifiers, ensuring strong brand representation.
• Opportunity Development – Influence consultants and specifiers to create new project opportunities and increase market share.
• Knowledge Management & Team Collaboration – Create and maintain a database of presentations and share knowledge with interstate teams to maximise market coverage.
• CRM & Relationship Management – Maintain accurate CRM records of interactions, presentations, opportunities and contacts to support engagement and growth.

Skills

Sales & BD experience

Contract management & tendering

Communication skills

MS Office & CRM

Planning & time management

Travel to client sites

Negotiation & stakeholder management

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Engineering degree

Job description

[IPD] Business Development - Consultants and Specifiers

Posted: 12/10/2026

Closing Date: 01/01/2027

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: Strategic Solutions

IPD Group is a dynamic ASX listed, Australian owned business. We provide design, development and distribution of electrical products and technologies. Electrical hardware distribution with product assembly and workshop for customised solutions. Electrical vehicle charging hardware and infrastructure solutions, providing complete electrical engineering and service provider in high and low voltage projects. Having operated for 65 years we are trusted partner to our customers.

Job Description

Are you a relationship-driven professional with a passion for technical solutions and business growth?

Due to an internal career progression opportunity, we are seeking a Business Development – Consultants & Specifiers to join our Strategic Solutions team.

In this role, you will strengthen our presence within the consulting and specification community and be responsible for building strategic relationships, promoting IPD's innovative portfolio of electrical and industrial solutions, and securing product specifications that drive future project opportunities.

Reporting to the General Manager – Strategic Solutions, this position is based at our Brisbane Airport, QLD office.

About the Role

As the Business Development, you will work closely with Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical Design Consultancies, Specifiers, and End Users to increase awareness and adoption of IPD's solutions.

• Consultant & Specification Engagement – Conducting regular structured meetings and technical presentations with consultants and specifiers to promote IPD's solutions across Power Distribution, Switchboard Systems, Busway, Power Monitoring, Automation, IIoT, Industrial Communications, Safety Solutions, Hazardous Area Solutions, and Drives/HVAC. Specialist Solution Presentations – Facilitating and supporting presentations delivered by Product Specialists to consultants and specifiers, showcasing IPD's solutions across Elsteel Techno, Power Monitoring, Critical Power, Surge & Lightning Protection, Cybersecurity, Industrial Communications, HVAC, EV Solutions, and Automation & Control.
• Specification Development – Securing the inclusion of IPD products and solutions in project specifications through proactive engagement with consultants, specifiers, and key stakeholders, ensuring strong brand representation across key projects.
• Opportunity Development – Influencing consultants and specifiers to transition from competing solutions to IPD products by creating new project opportunities and increasing market share at least 3 times per quarter.
• Knowledge Management & Team Collaboration - Creating and maintaining a comprehensive database of consultant and specifier presentations, while collaborating with interstate Business Development teams to share knowledge, ensure consistency of messaging, and maximise market coverage across regions.
• CRM & Relationship Management – Maintaining accurate and up-to-date CRM records, including customer interactions, technical presentations, project opportunities, and consultant and specifier contact information to support effective stakeholder engagement and business growth.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you:

You are a driven and commercially minded professional who enjoys building relationships, influencing outcomes, and identifying new business opportunities.

• Electrical Trade qualification or Engineering degree.
• Previous experience in Sales and Business Development.
• Strong understanding of contract management and tendering processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage KPIs, margins, and sales performance.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to client sites as required.

About us:

IPD Group is a dynamic ASX listed, Australian owned business. We provide design, development and distribution of electrical products and technologies. Electrical hardware distribution with product assembly and workshop for customised solutions. Electrical vehicle charging hardware and infrastructure solutions, providing complete electrical engineering and service provider in high and low voltage projects. Having operated for 65 years we are trusted partner to our customers.
Be an integral part of our team and enjoy great benefits, including a day off on your birthday and additional leave in recognition of your years of service and other discounts for working with us!

IPD is committed to a workplace culture that recognise and support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We are open to diversity, equity and human rights. We respect and value the contribution of people from all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations and religious beliefs.

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