About this Business Development Manager role at Safelite
Are you wanting to work for an organisation that values their people, invests in communities and has a commitment to our environment? Do you share a passion for maintaining a continual focus on Making a Difference with Real Care to customers and employees? If this sounds like you, then we have your next opportunity.
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Drive national growth with one of Australia's most trusted brands
O'Brien is Australia's leading provider of automotive glass repair and replacement services, supporting over 400,000 customers annually. We're looking for an experienced National Business Development Manager - Commercial Vehicles to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract and lead the growth of a key national portfolio.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of strategic customer relationships, drive commercial outcomes, and make a lasting impact across a national business.
What's in it for you?
- Join a trusted and iconic Australian brand
- Lead a national commercial portfolio with significant growth potential
- Work with major fleet and commercial vehicle customers
- Influence strategy and deliver meaningful business outcomes
- Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
- Competitive salary package and tools of trade
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Commercial Partnerships, you'll be responsible for managing and growing O'Brien's Commercial Vehicles portfolio across Australia.
You'll oversee the full commercial lifecycle, from identifying and securing new opportunities through to contract negotiations, account management, and ongoing customer growth.
This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and will suit someone who enjoys building relationships, solving customer challenges, and driving commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Growth
- Develop and execute the national sales strategy for the Commercial Vehicles portfolio
- Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities
- Lead tenders, proposals, and commercial negotiations
- Manage pipeline, forecasting, revenue, and margin performance
Key Account Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders
- Act as the primary commercial contact for national accounts
- Conduct regular customer reviews and business performance discussions
- Resolve customer issues and escalations effectively
Commercial Management
- Negotiate and manage commercial agreements
- Develop pricing, service levels, KPIs, and contract frameworks
- Protect commercial performance and manage risk
- Work closely with operational teams to ensure successful delivery
Performance & Reporting
- Analyse account performance and identify growth opportunities
- Provide commercial insights and recommendations
- Monitor customer trends, market activity, and business performance
About You
You'll be a commercially astute business development professional with strong experience managing large customer relationships and driving revenue growth.
You'll bring:
- 10+ years' experience in Business Development, Sales, or Account Management
- Experience working with large B2B customers and commercial contracts
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- A proven track record of delivering sales growth and commercial outcomes
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- The ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the business
Nice to Have
- Experience within the automotive, fleet, transport, trade, or service industries
- Relevant tertiary qualifications
- Experience managing national customer portfolios
Why O'Brien?
At O'Brien, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We combine the strength of an iconic Australian brand with a culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and customer excellence.
If you're looking for a high-impact opportunity where you can contribute immediately and drive meaningful commercial outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of Commercial Vehicles at O'Brien.
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If you meet the above criteria and you’re seeking a rewarding career with a nationally recognised household brand, then we would love to hear from you. Apply Now!
At O'Brien®, we put our customer at the heart of everything that we do, serving more than 360,000 Customers each year, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. O'Brien is also part of Belron®, worldwide leader in vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services, operating in 40 countries across 6 continents
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