About Us Aussie Play is a family-owned Australian business specialising in early childhood playground solutions. We design, manufacture, and install high quality, safe, durable & locally made playground equipment. Our range includes play frames, play pods, slides, sand & water play, outdoor furniture, adventure cubes, and more. Every piece is proudly made in Sydney, with in-house fabrication that enables us to maintain short lead times, high quality, and reduce environmental footprint through local production. We believe in celebrating growth and learning through play, and in building long-term relationships with early learning centres, councils, schools, and families. We have a wonderful team that understand and take pride in the key role we play in the development of children. The Role We are seeking a motivated and strategic Business Development Professional to help us grow our sales and market presence. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, building relationships with clients and partners, and working closely with the leadership, design, and production teams to ensure our offerings meet market needs. Key Responsibilities: Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities (schools, councils, early childhood centres, community organisations, etc.) Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential customers/partners Prepare proposals, quotes, and presentations to win projects Conduct market research to understand trends, competitor offerings, pricing, and customer needs Collaborate with internal teams (design, production, logistics) to ensure project feasibility, profitability, and customer satisfaction Develop and maintain sales and marketing strategies Attend trade shows, networking events, and client visits as needed Report on sales performance, pipeline, and forecasts to management What We’re Looking For Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience (3 years) in business development / sales, ideally in manufacturing, outdoor / playground equipment, early learning / education or related sectors Strong track record of achieving sales targets Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills Ability to build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders (businesses, government, non-profits) Strategic thinking: able to identify market trends, opportunities, and threats Self-motivated, organised, and results-driven Comfortable travelling locally for client meetings Desirable: Knowledge of the early childhood education sector, playground safety / standards Understanding of manufacturing processes, local supply chains Experience in preparing bids / tenders for councils or government bodies What We Offer Competitive salary performance-based incentives Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing, values-driven Australian business Flexible working arrangements where possible Supportive team environment with involvement across all parts of the business Exposure to product development, custom design, and project delivery How to Apply Please send your resume and cover letter to aussieplay.com.au explaining: Why you’re excited about this role and Aussie Play’s mission Examples of past business development success (especially in relevant sectors) How you would approach growing our presence in the market Your cover letter MUST outline: how your experience is relevant and how you will apply that skill to our specific industry, as well as why you are excited to apply for this role with Aussie Play. Aussie Play is an equal-opportunity employer.
