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National Business Development Manager

Morningside Permanent AU$120,000 - AU$180,000 per year View Job Description
This newly created national role will lead the launch and growth of an agriculture‑focused business unit, building supplier and customer networks from the ground up. The role blends strategic business development, sourcing and sales, working directly with growers while commercialising chemical and additive solutions nationally.
  • Build a brand‑new agricultural vertical within a well‑established business.
  • Build a national network and grow a team over time.

About Our Client

Our client is a global chemicals business headquartered in Australia, with a strong reputation across manufacturing, trading and export markets. The business is family‑oriented, long‑tenured and values long‑term partnerships, with significant investment already made into understanding and entering the agricultural sector.

Job Description

  • Launch and scale a new agriculture‑focused vertical on a national basis in this newly created role
  • Build direct relationships with farmers, growers and producers across key crops
  • Develop a national supplier network and manage sourcing from growers
  • Sell chemical and additive solutions into the agricultural market
  • Manage both buy‑side and sell‑side commercial activity
  • Drive sustainable growth, supply consistency and commercial performance
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to support long‑term market entry and scale

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in agribusiness or agricultural sales
  • Existing network across farmers, growers or agricultural supply chains
  • Strong understanding of agricultural cycles, buying behaviours and long sales processes
  • Commercially astute with the ability to manage two‑sided markets
  • Relationship‑driven, credible and comfortable engaging directly with producers
  • Motivated by long‑term growth, culture and progression into leadership

What's on Offer

  • Base Salary from $120,000-$170,000 AUD+ Benefits
  • Clear progression into senior leadership as the division grows
  • High level of autonomy to shape strategy and build the role
  • Strong internal support from an established global business
  • Opportunity to build a national business line from the ground up



If this role sounds like the one for you - apply now!

Contact
Ash El-Halabi
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7028087
Phone number
+61 7 3018 6302

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Business Development Manager
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Morningside
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ash El-Halabi
Consultant phone
+61 7 3018 6302
Job Reference
JN-052026-7028087

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