About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager to lead growth initiatives within our industrial portfolio. This role is suited to a strategic thinker with a strong track record of winning new business, building long-term client relationships, and identifying market opportunities across industrial sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, engineering, or heavy industry. Key Responsibilities Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities across key industrial markets Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue and growth targets Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform business strategy Lead negotiations, prepare proposals, and close high-value deals Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reporting Job Description About You Proven experience in a Business Development Manager or similar senior sales role within the industrial sector Strong understanding of industrial markets such as manufacturing, supply chain, construction, or engineering Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding revenue targets Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills Strategic mindset with the ability to identify and capitalize on market trends Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of working autonomously Relevant qualifications in business, engineering, or a related field highly regarded Knowledge of Bearings & Power Transmission highly regarded Desired Skills and Experience What We Offer Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives Opportunity to work with a growing organization Long term career opportunities Supportive and collaborative team environment Company vehicle & tools of trade Company funded Salary Continuance & Life Insurance If you are a driven business development professional with a passion for the industrial sector, we would love to hear from you. Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and achievements. Applied Industrial Technologies is a global industrial distribution company. We partner with over 4,000 world-class manufacturers and we are an industry-leading, value-added distributor of a variety of innovative and reliable industrial products. On a local level, with 33 locations throughout Australia and New Zealand, we specialise in a wide variety of industrial products including Power Transmissions and Bearings. We are currently experiencing an exciting growth stage and we continue to be committed to our objective to be an efficient and effective supply chain manager of products and services.
