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Business Development Specialist – Tender Opportunities
Pear Tree.. Daily monitor construction project portals, including EstimateOne, government tender platforms, and industry databases, to identify upcoming civil works requiring materials supply.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in business development and sales within the civil construction sector, with a strong focus on lead qualification, proposal preparation, and relationship management. Proficient in utilizing platforms like EstimateOne and CRM tools to drive sales opportunities and maintain detailed project records.
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Business Development ExperienceCivil Construction KnowledgeLead Qualification SkillsProposal PreparationCRM Tool Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Business DevelopmentSales SupportLead QualificationProposal DocumentationMaterial Supply QuotesProject ResearchTechnical Specification GatheringCommercial AcumenContractor Relationship ManagementSales Tracking
Soft Skills
Exceptional Written CommunicationVerbal Negotiation SkillsRelationship BuildingConfidence in Professional Interactions
Tools & Technologies
EstimateOneCRM ToolsSales Tracking DatabasesXeroGovernment Tender Portals
Industry Keywords
Civil ConstructionBuilding MaterialsAggregatesRoadworksHeavy Industrial SupplyAustralian MarketTender PlatformsInfrastructure ProcurementContractor LeadsPublic Tender Databases
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Daily monitor construction project portals, including EstimateOne, government tender platforms, and industry databases, to identify upcoming civil works requiring materials supply.
- Initiate direct contact with project managers, procurement leads, and civil contractors via email and phone to introduce supply capabilities and secure quoting opportunities.
- Gather technical specifications, material volumes, and delivery schedules to assist in drafting, issuing, and following up on commercial supply proposals.
- Work through historical customer databases to re-engage inactive accounts, nurture contractor relationships, and capture repeat supply business.
- Maintain detailed pipeline records of active tenders, client interactions, follow-up dates, and conversion metrics to report key opportunities to leadership.
- Qualify leads, obtain pricing guidance for custom orders, and transition high-value sales opportunities to the Executive Director for final negotiation.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 2+ years of experience in business development, outbound sales, or tender-related sales support within the Australian market.
- Hands-on exposure or strong foundational knowledge of civil construction, building materials, aggregates, roadworks, or heavy industrial supply sectors.
- Proven capability researching projects, contractor leads, and procurement contacts through platforms such as EstimateOne (E1) or public tender databases.
- Exceptional written and verbal English skills, with the confidence to professionally negotiate and build rapport with Australian civil contractors and procurement managers.
- Experience using commercial CRM tools, sales tracking databases, and core business software (e.g., Xero or related administrative systems).
- Direct experience utilizing EstimateOne (E1) and Australian state or federal government tender portals.
- In-depth product knowledge of civil construction aggregates, recycled road base, sands, and bulk materials specifications.
- An established network of contacts across Australian civil engineering contractors, builders, and infrastructure procurement teams.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience preparing preliminary material supply quotes and proposal documentation.