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Job Description
We are looking for a proven and self-motivated Business Development Manager to join our team at our Adelaide branch and drive new business growth across our Cat Lift Trucks equipment range. This role requires strong sales capability, a proactive mindset, and the ability to build and maintain long term customer relationships in a competitive market. You will be joining one of Australia's largest privately owned forklift and access equipment company, proud recepient of the Global Dealer Award for both Cat Lift Trucks and Konecranes.
In addition to offering some of the world's leading brands, we provide a comprehensive range of support services to meet our customers' needs, including sales, hire, servicing, parts, and finance.
In return, you'll enjoy great benefits , including an uncapped commission structure, 5 weeks of leave , and the option of a flexible 9-day fortnight. If you thrive in a team setting and enjoy a dynamic, high energy workplace, we'd love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities.In this role you will be responsible for the following.
- Drive sales by aligning customer needs with Caterpillar Lift Trucks: a globally recognised brand built on quality, durability, and reliability. Backed by a strong reputation, CAT brings confidence and credibility to every customer interaction.
- Identify and actively pursue new business opportunities within the material handling industry.
- Leverage existing networks while continuously developing new connections to generate leads.
- Achieve business goals in accordance with the budget requirements.
- Manage and nurture relationships with existing clients while securing new business.
The successful candidate will ideally have the following qualifications and experience.
- Capital Equipment Sales experience highly regarded.
- Proven background in sales or business development or ready to take that next step.
- Self motivated, results driven, and always up for a challenge
- Confident working independently while contributing to a strong team culture
- Commercially strategic with excellent communication and IT skills.
At United we encourage a flexible and healthy work life balance for all our employees. Join United today and enjoy:
- 5 days anniversary leave on top of your 4 weeks.
- Flexibility to work with a monthly day off or a 9-day fortnight if you choose.
- Career Growth: Training, development, and opportunities to advance.
- Great Perks: United Rewards = employee discounts you'll actually use.
- Strong & Stable: Be part of a national company with a proven track record.
This means more time to focus on the things that make you happy, or as we like to say, More time for U!
Other benefits.You will also enjoy the following benefits.
- Access to United Rewards program.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee referral program.
- Annual salary reviews.
- United uniforms.
- Onsite parking.
United is proud to be a family owned Australian company.
National Footprint.We have United branches located in every state and territory and growing.
Work Flexibility.Choose to work a standard week, a 9-day fortnight or have a monthly day off.
5 Weeks Leave.Earn an extra 5 days anniversary leave each year on top of your annual leave.
Start the conversation with our United Equipment Sales Team and we'll help you find the right equipment for the job.
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