Drive growth. Build partnerships. Make your mark. Are you a confident, proactive Business Development Manager with plumbing wholesale experience? Do you thrive on getting out on the road, opening doors, and turning conversations into long-term customer relationships? Tradelink Mitcham is expanding, and we’re looking for a motivated BDM to drive sales growth, win new business, and strengthen key accounts across the region. This is a newly created role, perfect for someone who loves autonomy, variety, and being accountable for results. Why Tradelink? Tradelink is a national network of 200 branches built on strong relationships, practical expertise, and genuine customer service. At Mitcham, you’ll join a tight-knit, hands-on team that’s driven, enthusiastic, and always willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done. You’ll have the freedom to operate like a true BDM, with the backing of a supportive branch and a business that invests in its people. What You’ll Be Doing As the Business Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for growing market share and strengthening customer relationships across the Mitcham catchment. Drive sales growth by actively engaging customers on the road and identifying new business opportunities Develop new accounts through face-to-face visits, cold calls, and relationship-building Manage and grow key accounts, ensuring long-term partnerships and customer satisfaction Promote and sell a diverse range of plumbing products and solutions Stay ahead of the market by monitoring competitors and industry trends Deliver exceptional service, responding to customer enquiries via phone, email and in person Work closely with suppliers to manage orders and support customer needs Support the branch team with ad-hoc tasks when required – all hands-on deck What You’ll Bring Plumbing wholesale experience – essential Proven success in business development or sales, with a strong new-business focus Confidence in face-to-face customer engagement, including cold visits A self-starter mindset with a fresh, proactive approach to winning business Strong organisation and communication skills A collaborative, team-first attitude A current driver’s licence (forklift licence desirable but not essential) What’s in It for You? A newly created role where you can genuinely make an impact Competitive base salary with upside through profit share Tools of the trade: car, phone, laptop A supportive, energetic team culture Long-term career growth within a respected national business Ready to take the next step? If you’re hungry to grow a customer base, enjoy building strong relationships, and want the autonomy to run your patch properly, this is your opportunity. Apply now with your resume and cover letter and take the next step in your career with Tradelink Mitcham. Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process. As a pre-requisite for this role, candidates may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical screen and a National Police Clearance. Thank you for your understanding.
