Business Development Manager

About Us
ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. With offices in over 70 countries, we are represented in all major regions within both mature and emerging markets. Our iconic brands, such as Lockwood, Abloy, Whitco and Yale, are driven by innovation and have been recognised with ASSA ABLOY’s inclusion in Forbes’ Top 100 most innovative companies list, on four separate occasions.

About the Role
We are on the lookout for a self-driven and experienced Business Development Manager to join our QLD team. Reporting to the National Residential Construction Sales Manager, this role is responsible for the development of new trade business and the management of existing trade/retail accounts across both the residential and commercial sectors. You’ll work closely with builders, presenting integrated digital and mechanical access solutions that add real value to their projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive sales and achieve budget targets within your assigned territory or customer group.

• Build strong customer relationships, manage key accounts, and deliver tailored solutions.

• Identify, qualify, and convert sales leads using project data and market insights.

• Manage pricing, discount structures, co-op advertising, and promotional activity for your accounts.

• Deliver compelling product presentations and attend trade shows, launches, and promotional events.

• Collaborate with marketing, product managers, and national sales managers to optimise customer service.

• Provide timely forecasting and sales activity reporting to sales leadership.

• Stay across market trends, customer behaviour and competitor activity.

About You
You’re an energetic and proactive sales professional with a track record in business development or account management. You’re comfortable engaging stakeholders at all levels and bring a solutions-focused approach to selling. Experience in the building, construction or trade supply industry is preferred.

What You Bring:

• Proven success in sales or business development roles, ideally in the trade/construction sector.

• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.

• Commercial acumen and the ability to identify new business opportunities.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a national team.

Why Join Us?
We offer a collaborative culture where growth is encouraged, and contributions are valued. You’ll have access to a global network of colleagues, career development opportunities, and be part of a business making an impact through innovation and sustainability.

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.