The Business Development Manager will penetrate and increase loyalty with key stakeholders within the Victoria and Tasmania lighting market to deliver measurable specification and overall market conversion for the Lighting Products, while increasing market share. Engagement with all lighting projects including but not limited to sports, roadway, industrial, smart city applications, control integration and Austube linear indoor and outdoor.

This position is responsible for the growth and development of new business by engaging of new clients through referrals, cold calling and other duties. This position is critical to ensure the continued growth and success of the organisation but also an opportunity to create genuine partnerships with future clients.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, track and secure project opportunities- specified and non-specified to achieve budget for each quarter.
• Manage customer pipeline within the company CRM system. Keep accurate contact records of business meetings, customer needs and contact details.
• Identify new opportunities and projects to unsure company growth targets are being achieved. Keep demand generations activities at a sufficient level to achieve target.
• Ensure that all sales and prepared documents are accurate and delivered on time to client that are based on pre researched client pain points. They need to be able to be effectively convey the appropriate message to CEO, General Managers, Managing Directors, and other senior decision makers.
• Work with channel partners to ensure effective management and support of key sector contractors. Be proactive in the understanding contractor needs and develop solution that ensure high satisfaction and long-term growth.
• Prepare contract tender documents and quotations where needed. Maintain and develop strong relationships with major customers as well as second tier customers to ensure high customer service levels are established and maintained.
• Ensures the overall sales and marketing strategies for your product portfolio to maximise growth are met to ensure the effective implementation of all structural and systematic procedures for your product portfolio across all staff both external and internal. Action and drive all sales and product strategies given by the Regional General Manager. Develop and enhance sales opportunities to increase sustainable and profitable growth.

Job Duties:

• Develop, secure and convert profitable opportunities for our entire lighting portfolio of products within your region, to identified Market Map stakeholders.
• Develop meaningful relationships with both existing and new Electrical Contractors, Councils and End Users to ensure Schreder products are their first choice on projects.
• Proactively identify new opportunities and clients across all lighting projects.
• Liaise regularly with internal Customer Solutions team, to ensure local alignment to national marketing. and sales activity, sharing outcomes in areas of success and be accountable for a sales budget in your region.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues.
• Capture all data within the CRM framework, ensuring information is relevant, and up to date.
• Be fully involved with all activities relating to lighting projects in VIC and TAS, including, but not limited to Forecasting, New Product Development and subsequent launch activities, Business plans, Customer presentations etc.
• initiatives, and relevant Trade show presence.
• An understanding that regional travel and occasional evening lighting audits forms part of the overall role responsibility

Our mission at Ofload is to achieve zero waste in trucking by digitising the transport industry.

In Australia, currently 30% of trucks drive empty and a further 50% are underutilised amounting to mass inefficiency and detrimental environmental impacts. Since 2020 we have scaled to a team of over 100, removed nearly 5 million empty kilometres from our roads. and have planted over 11 000 trees to offset our carbon footprint in partnership with One Tree Planted.

In 2022, we supercharged our growth through the acquisition of logistics experts CIA Logistics, raised $60m in Series B funding and were recognised by the Australian Financial Review as one of Australia’s Most Innovative Companies. We are looking to grow our team and welcome people excited by the opportunity to disrupt the logistics industry!

About the Role

The Business Development Manager will play a critical role in driving business growth for Ofload in Australia. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, establishing strategic partnerships, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. They will work closely with the Commercial and Marketing teams to develop and execute effective business development strategies that align with Ofload's objectives.

What You’ll do

• Identify and target new business opportunities to expand Ofload's customer base in Australia.
• Develop and implement effective business development strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients, understanding their requirements and providing tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with the Commercial and Marketing teams to develop compelling sales pitches, presentations, and proposals.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and conferences to network and generate leads.
• Lead negotiations and contract discussions with potential clients to secure new business partnerships.
• Provide regular reports and updates on business development activities, sales pipelines, and progress towards targets.
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments and best practices in business development.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a Business Development Manager or in a similar role within the logistics or transportation industry.
• Strong understanding of the Australian logistics market, industry trends, and customer needs.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully driving business growth and achieving sales targets.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building abilities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to conduct market research and analyse data to identify opportunities.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using CRM software and other relevant business tools.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel as required.

At Ofload we prioritise impact, aptitude and passion, so we’d encourage you to apply if you do not meet all the above criteria.

Life at Ofload

At Ofload, our values are in our DNA and underpin the work we do every day. We are proud of the collaborative, diverse and innovative culture we continue to build. The Ofload team is motivated by a shared ambition to digitise the logistics industry and have a truckload of fun while doing it! As well as the opportunity to join a high-growth organisation with the ability to make a meaningful impact everyday, you will enjoy;

• Working in a hybrid environment with a split of in-office and working from home. Our philosophy on working is one built around connection, inclusion and flexibility.
• Holistic wellness support for you and your family through our wellbeing partnership with Acacia Connection
• Generous parental leave entitlements including 16 weeks primary caregiver leave and continued superannuation contributions
• Annual learning and development budget to support your professional growth
• Paid volunteer leave to support the causes that matter to you

Plus all the exciting perks of joining a startup - epic Ofload swag, weekly catered breakfasts, monthly team lunch, a reward and recognition program and plenty of social events.

Ofload is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, and a culture where people can bring their whole authentic selves to work each day. Applications are highly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; and equity target groups including women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTIQ.

We endeavour to create an equitable recruitment process with an even playing field for all candidates. If you require any adjustments to be made, please let a member of our recruitment team know.