National Business Development Manager
About the role
About Haynes
With over 25 years' experience placing people, Haynes People is a recognised recruitment and workforce solutions leader, delivering fast, flexible staffing for high-demand industrial and resource environments. Part of the Sime Industrial family of companies, we operate from our Brisbane head office and Mackay regional office, with regional and remote delivery capability across Australia.
We partner with clients across warehousing and logistics, civil construction and infrastructure, manufacturing, mining and resources, and renewables and energy offering responsive, reliable, end-to-end recruitment solutions that enable continuous productivity, every day. Think People. Think Haynes.
What makes us different?
Agile, client-first delivery - responsive, flexible workforce solutions; we respond to every new brief within 48 hours
Single point of accountability - dedicated account management with deep site and workforce understanding
Proven multi-sector capability across temporary and permanent solutions, backed by an extensive database of pre-qualified, work-ready candidates
Safety and compliance-led - ISO 9001:2015 certified and a registered Queensland Labour Hire Provider, with in-house IR and HR expertise
Technology-based recruitment, engagement and onboarding systems, with paperless timesheets and payroll
About the role
Based in Brisbane, you will drive new business growth along Australia's east coast. This is first and foremost a new-business role - with the bulk of payroll, compliance and account administration handled by our dedicated support teams. Your focus stays on winning and growing clients.
Key responsibilities include:
Own and deliver a new business revenue target, with full accountability for your pipeline from first contact through to filled shifts
Proactively identify, pursue and win new clients across warehousing and logistics, civil construction and infrastructure, manufacturing, mining and renewables
Conduct regular client and prospect site visits across the east coast, completing customer site safety assessments and identifying workforce demand early - project ramp-ups, shutdowns, seasonal peaks and unplanned labour gaps
Track major project announcements, tenders and construction pipelines across the east coast to position Haynes ahead of competitors
Convert briefs quickly through seamless handover to our recruitment team, leveraging Haynes' 48-hour response commitment as a genuine competitive edge
Grow share of wallet within won accounts and turn satisfied clients into referrals across their project and supplier networks
Represent Haynes at industry events and networking functions across the territory
About you
Prior experience in the recruitment industry is essential - experience recruiting in warehousing and civil construction will be viewed very favourably
Strong market knowledge across the eastern seaboard, and a genuine drive to help local businesses succeed
High level of customer service - we pride ourselves on doing what we say we will do!
Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
A proven track record of hitting and exceeding sales targets, with the drive to work autonomously
Intermediate computer skills and the ability to learn new programs
Current QLD Driver's Licence and the ability to travel as required, including interstate
In return we offer
$140-$170k+ salary package, uncapped commission structure and vehicle included
A genuine pathway into sales leadership as our east coast portfolio grows
Industry-leading software systems
A supportive operational and management team
The autonomy to manage your own portfolio of clients and region
Salary continuance, paid parental leave and discounts on private health, vehicles and salary sacrificing options
At Haynes People, we keep it simple: we back our people, and we build client partnerships that last - over 25 years and counting.
How to apply
and submit your resume with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience. For a confidential discussion, contact Kiani on 1300 628 581 or jobseeker@haynespeople.com.au.
Learn more at haynespeople.com.au.
All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidentiality.
Compensation
This Sales role pays $140k-$170k/yr. Within typical range for sales roles in Australia.
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