Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Retail & Trade Location: Melbourne, VIC Employment Type: Full-time Company: ASSA ABLOY Join an Iconic Australian Brand Work for a global leader in access solutions Recognised as a Forbes Top 100 Innovative Company Career development opportunities within a multinational organisation Be part of a business that's more than just locks About Us At ASSA ABLOY, we help billions of people experience a more open world. As the global leader in access solutions, our trusted brands including Lockwood, Yale, Abloy and Whitco deliver security, safety and convenience across residential, commercial and institutional markets. With a strong local manufacturing presence and a commitment to innovation, ASSA ABLOY continues to lead the industry through world-class products, technologies and customer partnerships. About the Role We are seeking a motivated and commercially focused Business Development Manager - Residential Builders & Trade Distribution to join the Victorian Sales team, servicing the Western Victoria region. Reporting to the National Residential Construction Sales Manager , this role is responsible for driving sales growth, market share and product specification across residential builders, trade distributors and key channel partners. You will work closely with volume builders, custom builders, trade merchants, distributors and industry stakeholders to strengthen ASSA ABLOY's position within the residential construction market. This is a highly autonomous field-based role suited to a proactive sales professional who enjoys developing strategic partnerships, identifying new business opportunities and delivering sustainable commercial outcomes. You will play a key role in expanding ASSA ABLOY's presence within the builder and trade sectors through relationship development, specification influence and market growth initiatives. Key Responsibilities Build and strengthen relationships with residential builders, developers, trade distributors, merchants and key industry stakeholders. Identify, secure and convert new business opportunities across the residential construction market. Increase specification and adoption of ASSA ABLOY products and solutions within builder and trade channels. Develop and manage strategic builder and distributor accounts to drive long-term growth. Deliver product training, business reviews and sales support programs to customers and channel partners. Collaborate with Customer Service, Marketing, Product Management and Operations teams to deliver customer solutions and project outcomes. Monitor market trends, competitor activity and construction industry developments to identify growth opportunities. Maintain accurate sales forecasts, project pipelines and customer activity within CRM systems. Represent ASSA ABLOY at industry events, trade functions, customer workshops and networking opportunities. About You To succeed in this role, you will bring: Proven success in Business Development, Account Management or Territory Sales roles. Experience working within residential construction, building products, trade or distribution channels. Strong understanding of builder, developer and trade customer networks. Demonstrated ability to win new business and grow strategic customer accounts. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and convert market opportunities. Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills. Experience managing sales pipelines, forecasts and customer development plans. Self-motivated and capable of working independently within a field-based environment. Highly Regarded Experience within residential construction, building products, hardware, security or access solutions industries. Established relationships with residential builders, developers, trade distributors or merchants across Victoria. Experience influencing product specification within residential construction projects. Knowledge of door hardware, locking systems, access solutions or related product categories. What's In It For You? Competitive salary package with incentive opportunity. Fully maintained company vehicle. Career development opportunities within a global industry leader. Supportive and collaborative team culture. Ongoing training and professional development. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Opportunity to work with leading brands and innovative solutions within the residential construction industry. Apply Now If you're passionate about developing builder and trade partnerships, creating new growth opportunities and delivering outstanding commercial results, we'd love to hear from you. Join ASSA ABLOY and help shape the future of residential construction solutions across Victoria's growing builder and trade markets. We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.