Business Development Manager

Job Description

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Opportunity

Our Australian Steel Markets (ASM) business is looking for a motivated and results-driven Business Development Manager in our Building Markets team based in Wingfield, SA. In this strategic opportunity, you will play a key role in shaping growth across the Residential and Commercial & Industrial Building Markets sector in Adelaide, SA. With a strong emphasis on face-to-face relationship building, you’ll represent BlueScope ASM across metropolitan Adelaide, engaging with a diverse customer base, including rollformers, fabricators, fixers, residential and commercial builders, and key industry associations. You’ll be provided with support for effective travel, allowing you to focus on delivering value to customers.

You won’t just be driving sales, you’ll be nurturing trusted partnerships, uncovering new opportunities, and helping to create solutions that deliver real value for customers. Your insights and actions will directly influence our success in the market and make a lasting impact on both our business and the industries we serve.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering the opportunity to retain and grow valued customer relationships by delivering tailored, value-added solutions. The role involves regular site visits, some out-of-hours commitments, and attendance at events. You’ll have the autonomy and flexibility to manage your schedule to meet customer needs while balancing work commitments effectively.

What Will You Do?

You’ll engage, build and nurture positive relationships with customers, government officials, and industry partners to influence decisions and build long-term partnerships within the region. You’ll also:

• develop and deliver a state-based sales plan aligned with national and product strategies
• identify and convert new opportunities that expand our market presence and increase share of wallet within the building markets sector
• work closely with sales, marketing, technical and customer service teams to deliver on account strategies
• provide needed support and represent the business at key industry and trade networking events
• maintain accurate reporting and documentation, using market intelligence and customer insights to shape strategies and identify new growth opportunities

More About You

You’re a strategic and commercially minded professional who thrives on building connections and turning opportunities into results. You’re motivated by growth, curious about your customers, and comfortable engaging with senior decision-makers to drive outcomes that create value for both sides.  You’ll bring:

• excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to build long-term, trust-based relationships with customers and stakeholders at all levels
• strategic thinking skills, commercial acumen, and negotiation skills to balance customer needs with business profitability
• success in managing pricing strategies and growing customer portfolios
• an ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organisational and time management skills
• experience using MS Office Suite and CRM tools to manage opportunities and create focus

Why Bluescope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you’ll:​

• Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.​
• Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.​
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do. ​

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. We encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.​

Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.” ​

• Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers​
• Join us, creating strength for the future.
• Applications close Tuesday, 21 October 2025.