Strategic Business Development Manager - Plant Hire

Porter Plant; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness initiatives

Career growth

Job summary

Porter Plant is looking for a sales-focused professional to manage and grow key client relationships across Victoria while driving new business for dry hire solutions. You will coordinate with internal teams to deliver outstanding service and secure long-term contracts.

The role requires proactive, strategic thinking and strong relationship-building in the hire industry, with travel interstate as needed. Porter Plant offers a competitive salary and a fully maintained company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant hire, equipment rental, or construction/utilities sectors.
• Strong account management and client relationship skills.
• Commercial acumen including pricing, tenders, and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of existing clients and maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Identify, target, and win new business opportunities across Victoria.
• Negotiate and secure short- and long-term dry hire contracts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver service and hire solutions.
• Represent Porter Plant professionally in construction and infrastructure sectors.

Skills

Account management

Client relationships

Pricing & tendering

Contract negotiation

Sales strategy

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Job description

Porter Plant is looking for a sales-focused professional to manage and grow key client relationships across Victoria while driving new business for dry hire solutions. You will coordinate with internal teams to deliver outstanding service and secure long-term contracts.

The role requires proactive, strategic thinking and strong relationship-building in the hire industry, with travel interstate as needed. Porter Plant offers a competitive salary and a fully maintained company vehicle.