Introduction

We're partnering with a globally recognised technical and industrial services organisation to appoint a National Sales Manager.

Reporting to the General Manager, you'll lead a national team of Business Development Managers, driving commercial strategy, sales performance and sustainable revenue growth across multiple industrial service lines.

The General Manager is specifically looking for someone with experience within an Industrial Division or a similar technical or industrial services environment, combined with strong Salesforce CRM capability and a proven ability to develop and lead high-performing sales teams.

The role can be based in Perth, Brisbane or Melbourne, providing flexibility for the right candidate.

What are you going to do

You'll lead the national Business Development function, providing leadership to a geographically dispersed sales team while driving a consistent commercial strategy across the business.

Working closely with operational leaders, you'll coach Business Development Managers, strengthen Salesforce CRM discipline, improve pipeline visibility, identify new growth opportunities and build strategic relationships with key national clients.

Success in this role will come from your ability to develop people, create accountability, improve sales performance and foster a collaborative, high-performing commercial culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor and develop a national team of Business Development Managers.
  • Develop and execute the national sales strategy.
  • Drive revenue growth across multiple industrial service lines.
  • Coach and improve the capability of the sales team.
  • Ensure disciplined Salesforce CRM utilisation and pipeline management.
  • Build strategic relationships with key national clients.
  • Support major tenders, pricing and commercial negotiations.
  • Identify cross-selling opportunities across the broader business.
  • Collaborate with operational leaders to deliver commercial objectives.

Essential skills and knowledge 

You'll be a commercially driven leader who enjoys developing people, building customer relationships and delivering results. You'll ideally bring:

  • Proven experience leading Business Development or Sales teams.
  • Experience within an Industrial Division (INDIV) or a similar technical or industrial services environment.
  • Strong Salesforce CRM experience.
  • Experience leading national or multi-regional sales teams.
  • Demonstrated success driving revenue growth and market expansion.
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
  • A collaborative leadership style with the ability to coach and develop high-performing teams.

What we offer

  • $180k - $190k base salary + super
  • $13k annual car allowance
  • Performance bonus
  • Flexible location: Perth, Brisbane or Melbourne
  • Lead an established national sales team
  • Join a globally recognised organisation with genuine career progression
  • High level of autonomy with direct access to senior leadership

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Scott McAdam: 0404 653 603 | s.mcadam@brunel.net

Closing: August 22, 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-294453

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