About the role
About Bradken
At Bradken, we're equipping the resource sector for a sustainable future. As a global leader in engineered wear solutions and mining consumables, we partner with customers to improve productivity, reliability and operational performance across mining and mineral processing operations worldwide.
We're seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across our Mineral Processing portfolio. This is a highly proactive role focused on creating opportunities, developing new customer relationships and positioning Bradken early in project lifecycles. You'll work across both existing and emerging markets, helping shape commercial opportunities before they become active projects.
About the Role
You will play a critical role in expanding Bradken's market presence by identifying new opportunities, building site-level relationships and developing long-term growth strategies across the region.
With a strong focus on Customer Centricity, you'll engage directly with end users, contractors, OEMs and procurement teams to understand operational challenges and uncover opportunities where Bradken can deliver value. You'll demonstrate Innovation by identifying market trends, shaping early-stage opportunities and developing solutions that address customer needs. Through a One Team approach, you'll collaborate closely with Sales, Engineering, Process and Product teams to turn opportunities into commercially successful outcomes.
Your Impact
You will:
- Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities across Bradken's Mineral Processing portfolio.
- Build strong relationships with mine sites, contractors, OEMs and procurement stakeholders to position Bradken early in project lifecycles.
- Develop and execute market-driven growth plans that increase market share, product penetration and aftermarket opportunities.
- Generate, qualify and progress a strong sales pipeline through proactive customer engagement and market intelligence.
- Partner with Sales, Engineering and Process teams to develop technically and commercially viable solutions.
- Support strategic accounts by building relationships and creating momentum before transitioning ongoing account management to Regional Sales Managers.
- Monitor competitor activity, project pipelines and market developments to identify new growth opportunities.
- Maintain accurate opportunity tracking, forecasting and customer engagement activities through Salesforce CRM.
About You
You are a commercially driven business development professional who enjoys creating opportunities, building relationships and influencing outcomes. You thrive in customer-facing environments and are motivated by identifying new avenues for growth.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in business development, sales or commercial roles within the mining or mineral processing sector.
- Experience selling mining consumables, foundry products or related technical solutions.
- Strong understanding of mineral processing operations and customer requirements.
- Experience developing and managing opportunity pipelines through CRM systems.
- The ability to build relationships across operational, technical and executive stakeholder groups.
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working collaboratively across sales, engineering and technical teams.
Experience with Bradken Mill Liner products or related mineral processing solutions will be highly regarded.
This role is based in Brisbane, Australia
Why Bradken?
You'll join a global team where innovation, collaboration and customer success drive everything we do. We encourage our people to challenge conventional thinking, develop new ideas and contribute to meaningful outcomes for our customers and the industries we serve.
We offer
- Safety-first environment and mindset
- Flexible work options
- Competitive Total Reward Packages
- Performance-based incentives
- EAP for you and your family
Applicants must currently hold full, unrestricted working rights in Australia. Employer-sponsored visa support is not available for this position.
Our Hiring Process
As we work with teams around the world, time-zone differences can make live screening challenging. To support a fair, consistent, and inclusive evaluation process, we may invite candidates to complete a one-way video screening at a time that suits them. If you require adjustments or an alternative format, we're happy to discuss this with you.
Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.
We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.