Business Development Manager in Ipswich

Business Development Manager in Ipswich

Ipswich Full-Time 29700 - 36300 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Hunt for new projects and build relationships with decision-makers in various sectors.
  • Company: Join Higgins Coatings, Australia's leading commercial painting contractor with a family-owned vibe.
  • Benefits: Enjoy uncapped incentives, flexible work arrangements, and career progression opportunities.
  • Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a strong local presence and support from a national network.
  • Why this job: Make an impact by turning conversations into long-term customer relationships and winning projects.
  • Qualifications: Proven success in B2B business development and a down-to-earth communication style.

The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.

Are you a Hunter who loves the thrill of winning new projects? Join Higgins Coatings at our Ipswich branch.

Higgins Coatings is Australia's premier commercial painting contractor, providing a complete painting maintenance service and solutions to a broad range of industries.

With over 75 years’ industry experience, Higgins Coatings continues to be owned and operated as a proud family business.

Find out more at www. higgins. com. au

About The Role

This role will suit a true hunter: someone who enjoys prospecting, asking good questions, getting in front of decision-makers and creating momentum from the first conversation through to a signed proposal.

It is less suited to someone who prefers maintaining an established portfolio or waiting for inbound work.

You will work across the greater Ipswich / Springfield area, developing new business within our key market sectors, such as schools, local government/council, hospitals, retirement villages, shopping centres and commercial property owners, while leveraging Higgins’ reputation, capability and national support network.

  • Why you’ll enjoy working with us
  • Uncapped incentives – multiple earning streams (quarterly bonuses + uncapped annual rewards).
  • Flexible working arrangements to help you manage your week.
  • Vehicle salary packaging options available.
  • Career progression – build your career within a business that promotes from within.
  • What Success Looks Like
  • Building a strong local presence through proactive prospecting, networking, referrals, consistent follow-up and direct engagement with decision-makers.
  • Turning early conversations into booked site meetings, qualified opportunities, practical solutions, proposals and long‑term customer relationships.
  • Keeping a healthy pipeline moving through disciplined prospecting, strong qualification, reliable CRM use and clear next steps.
  • Working with our operations teams to scope projects, prepare solution-based proposals and support a smooth handover when work is won.
  • What You’ll Bring
  • Proven success in B2B new business development, including prospecting, qualifying opportunities, booking meetings and converting leads into wins – account management experience is less important in this role.
  • A practical, down‑to‑earth communication style, commercial confidence and the resilience to keep creating opportunities with local business owners, property managers, facility managers and decision-makers.
  • Nice to have - experience in commercial painting, facilities maintenance, construction, building or similar industries.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Higgins Coatings is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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Business Development Manager in Ipswich employer: Higgins Coatings

Higgins Coatings is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment for Rope Access Technicians and Abseilers in the beautiful Frazer Coast region. With competitive remuneration, ongoing training opportunities, and a strong focus on safety and teamwork, employees can expect to grow their careers while working on diverse commercial painting projects. The supportive culture and commitment to employee development make Higgins Coatings a rewarding place to build a fulfilling career.

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Contact Details:

Higgins Coatings Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Business Development Manager in Ipswich

Prospecting
B2B New Business Development
Qualifying Opportunities
Booking Meetings
Lead Conversion
Networking
Communication Skills