General Manager - Business Development

Access Indigenous is one of the most experienced industry leaders in the supply of equipment and machine, hire, and sales in Australia. Being a majority-owned Indigenous company that is guided by the vision and values of our Indigenous leadership, Access Indigenous supports and honours Indigenous heritage by representing and investing in current and future opportunities for Indigenous Australians.

Access Indigenous vision is to invest in the opportunities, financial success and economic independence of Indigenous Australia as a majority-owned Indigenous company. Our founders recognise that meaningful employment is key to improving opportunities for individual families and communities, as well as enhancing Indigenous culture, heritage, values and beliefs.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director/Chairman, Dane Gagai, the General Manager of Business Development will have demonstrated Business Development experience to spearhead our ongoing growth by providing outstanding customer service and ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of our quality products and services. 

Based at our Canning Vale branch, your responsibilities will also include;

• Managing all operational aspects within the business to ensure it is managed at a profitable level, ensuring that revenue, cost and profit targets are achieved.
• Maximising utilisation of equipment in line with business expectations.
• Monitoring costs relating to the operational functions of the business, including transport and service expenses.
• Driving accountability within the business, ensure that our values are embedded at all levels.
• Improving and contributing to the sales productivity and culture of the business.
• Adopting a proactive approach to safety by consulting with the workforce, promoting safe work practices, identifying and assessing workplace hazards and implementing appropriate control measures.
• Ensuring effective relationships are developed and maintained with regulatory authorities and bodies, external stakeholders and suppliers.
• Aligning employees with strategic business objectives and personal development plans.

The successful candidate will be of strong character and work ethic and will honour our core values of People, Safety, Respect, Communication and Continuous Improvement - in addition you will have:

• Minimum 5 years of experience at a management level in the construction or industrial sector.
• Experience with the sales, service and hire of access equipment/machinery will be highly regarded.
• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
• Have demonstrated operational and people leadership experience.
• Experience in developing and building strategic relationships.
• Financial capabilities, with sound literacy in spreadsheets and financial management
• Ability to work effectively in a busy and high-pressure team environment.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

The Benefits of Joining the Access Indigenous

• Competitive base salary plus superannuation. 
• Attractive uncapped commission structures to reward successful growth.
• Fully maintained motor vehicle, laptop and mobile phone.
• The opportunity of working for a well-established, secure, and growing organisation
• On-going training and development for your personal and professional growth.
• Inspirational leadership that is eager to help you and your team succeed.
• Employee Recognition Program to celebrate your successes.
• A positive and dynamic workplace, with an on-going commitment to continuous improvement and your personal development.
• A safe workplace with a very strong focus on ZERO harm - every day.
• Fully equipped on site gym