Business Development Manager – Visitor Economy, Hospitality & Community Sport QLD

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter! What's in it for you when you're part of our team: Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few Free standard OnePass membership Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities We're genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build Business Development Manager - Bunnings Commercial | Visitor Economy, Hospitality & Community Sport We're seeking a high-performing Business Development Manager to join the Bunnings Commercial team, leading growth across Queensland's Visitor Economy, Hospitality, and Community Sport sectors. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role where you'll take full ownership of your territory—winning new business, growing key accounts, and building strong, strategic relationships across a diverse portfolio. About the Role You will identify, target, and secure new commercial opportunities across key segments including hotels, resorts, holiday parks, licensed venues, and local sporting organisations. A core focus of the role is developing and strengthening relationships with industry networks, stakeholder groups, and key decision-makers to unlock multi-site and large-scale opportunities. You'll also work closely with councils, procurement teams, and community infrastructure stakeholders, positioning Bunnings as a preferred partner for maintenance programs and capital works projects. With a strong focus on pipeline development and conversion, you'll execute targeted business development strategies, re-engage dormant accounts, and leverage local store networks to maximise on-the-ground presence and results. What You'll Be Doing Drive new business acquisition across hospitality, tourism, and community sectors Manage and grow an existing portfolio of commercial customers Build and leverage relationships with key stakeholders and industry networks Develop and execute territory-based sales plans to grow pipeline and revenue Identify and activate multi-site and large-scale opportunities Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and local stores to deliver tailored solutions Re-engage inactive customers and uncover untapped opportunities Analyse market activity and respond to competitor initiatives What You'll Bring Proven success in business development, sales, or account management Strong relationship-building and influencing skills across multiple stakeholder levels Commercial acumen with the ability to identify and convert opportunities Experience in or exposure to hospitality, tourism, facilities, or community sectors (advantageous) A proactive, results-driven mindset with the ability to work autonomously Experience with CRM systems and solid Microsoft Office capability A genuine commitment to safety and customer experience We're here to support you. Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. Contact us at jobs@bunnings.com.au and a member of the team will be in touch. You'll be part of a workplace where you'll feel like you belong. We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions. Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings. We're all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team's here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we're here to help. If you've got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don't quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you. For support, contact us at jobs@bunnings.com.au. Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes. About Us Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online. At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we're here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together. If you're ready to have a go, apply today. Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role. We are the leading retailer of home improvement and outdoor living products in Australia and New Zealand, and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry. Our ambition is to provide our customers with the widest range of home improvement products in accordance with our lowest prices policy, backed with the best service. Our Team Members are the soul of our business, and bring this vision to life every day in our stores throughout Australia and New Zealand. "We're building the best ... our team makes it happen". At Bunnings, we believe a diverse team creates the best mix of perspectives which helps us innovate and make better decisions. We want our team to have diverse thinking, perspectives, backgrounds and education, which supports us in representing the local communities we serve and so our team can bring their whole self to work. A diverse and inclusive team makes everyone feel valued, respected and connected at work. We're committed to creating a safe and supportive work environment for all team members regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity or background.