Business Development Manager

• Make an impact by building lasting customer relationships growing the LPG services across QLD 
• Drive new business growth in a supportive, team-focused environment. 
• Permanent position | Hybrid working available| Sunshine Coast Region 

Delivering good energy starts from within

It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.

About the role

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to help expand our LPG services across Queensland. This role is based on the Sunshine Coast and will involve growing new business in remote areas, building relationships with local businesses, gas fitters, plumbers, and other customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in cold calling, confidence in face-to-face interactions, and the ability to work autonomously.

The role involves opening new sales opportunities, closing deals, and transitioning clients to retention managers for ongoing account management. Training on gas code requirements will be provided to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction. Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop new customer leads through intensive cold calling and relationship building.
• Connect with a diverse range of clients, from small business owners to blue-collar workers, including gas fitters and plumbers.
• Set targets for sales volume, customer numbers, and profitability within your territory.
• Use CRM tools to maintain an organized pipeline and report progress regularly.

What will you bring?

We’re looking for someone who has sales and customer service expertise. Proven experience in customer-facing roles, ideally in sales or business development, with a talent for building relationships. You will have a positive, resilient approach to cold calling and closing sales, driven by enthusiasm for helping clients. You will also be able to demonstrate.

• Confidence in independently managing your schedule and achieving targets without constant supervision.
• A knack for connecting with a diverse range of customers, from business owners to tradespeople.
• A current and valid Australian driver’s license.

So, why join us?

• Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
• Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
• 20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
• A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 

Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.