Business Development Manager

Taipan is proud to be one of the top 10 Hydraulic companies in Australia, and we’re experiencing rapid growth So much so that we are in need of a new Business Development Manager to continue to grow our customer base You’ll be located at our Perth Branch; however, this isn’t a mundane desk job as it involves travelling across the picturesque regions of Western Australia If you’re passionate about building strong customer relationships through face-to-face meetings, on-the-road work and are as passionate about Hydraulics as we are, this is the perfect opportunity for you Along with a competitive salary, you’ll also receive a fully maintained company vehicle for both professional and personal use, along with an unlimited fuel card (have you seen the price of petrol these days?) and of course, your tools of the trade – a laptop, mobile and internet access to ensure you have everything you need. What makes us better than the rest: We are an Australian owned business specialising in Hydraulic hose and fittings that have been in operation for 30+ years and have 5 branches across the country. Our company mission? Simple:Create a base of raving fans. And guess who’s front and centre in this fan club? Yep, our amazing staff We believe that if you are fulfilled and happy in your personal life, this will reflect in your work, so we have recently implemented a Dreams Program to help you reach your personal goals. We have a team of financial experts that have joined forces with Taipan to give our staff free 1 on 1 sessions with professional money coaches that can help people in all stages of life. As well as this, we can also appreciate a job well done and show this through annual salary reviews and opportunities for career progression . We always aim to promote from within, so wherever you start, you can have an exciting career path ahead of you. In fact, 90% of our Leadership Team started in lower-level roles and moved their way up A few more of our perks include: Monthly staff lunches and morning teas Employee Assistance Program Closed over Christmas You’ll receive a tonne of Taipan merch A dedicated Training Team to ensure you have all the skills you need to succeed at Taipan Quarterly personal development sessions Regular personal development seminars and training Team events Stable employment at a rapidly growing company with plenty of room to grow What you’ll be doing: Identify and pursue new business opportunities in tight markets Find leads, convert prospects and open accounts to secure new opportunities Develop, manage and maintain solid relationships with customers and key accounts Use strategic planning to develop and document a thorough understanding of Taipan customers’ needs and requirements offering customised solutions Research and analyse market trends, competitors, and customer needs Proactively contact customers and determined by their needs To be successful you’ll need some or all of the following: Information and communication technology (ICT) literate Sufficient technical knowledge in hydraulic hose and fittings to identify issues and needs of the customer Knowledge of hydraulic industry applications desirable Customer service skills and salesmanship Applications for this position close December 25, 2025 Application for: Business Development Manager " * " indicates required fields First Name * Last Name * Phone Email * Please upload your cover letter here - select a PDF, Word doc, text file or image Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, jpg, png, Max. file size: 10 MB. Resume * Please upload your resume here - select a PDF, Word doc, text file or image Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, jpg, png, Max. file size: 10 MB. What best describes your right to work in Australia? * Permanent working rights with no restrictions Temporary working rights with no restrictions Temporary working rights with restrictions #J-18808-Ljbffr