Business Development Manager

Location: brisbane
Job Type: permanent
Salary: Competitive
Contact: Alexandria Craig
Are you a true foodservice hunter ready to build something from the ground up? 

Six Degrees Executive is proud to be partnering with a national foodservice business entering an exciting growth phase across QLD. After managing the region remotely for over a decade, they’re now making a strategic move to embed a high-performing sales presence locally, and this is your opportunity to lead that charge.
 
Why this role?
  • Newly created role backed by an established, successful national business
  • Full autonomy to own QLD growth strategy, working directly with national leaders
  • Opportunity to shape and grow a thriving customer base, particularly under-serviced SME accounts
  • A unique blend of strategic and tactical sales, from growing national accounts to hands-on work with regional distributors
 
About the Business
This Australian-owned company operates exclusively within the foodservice space, with a diverse client mix across healthcare, institutional, and QSR channels. Known for their down-to-earth culture and lean team structure, they’re on a mission to replicate and expand their strong footprint in Queensland.
 
Key Responsibilities:
End Users, Distributors, Manufacturers: You’ll be managing it all, from building out relationships with local chefs to managing high-value distributors and uncovering new manufacturing opportunities.
  • Working closely with Senior Leadership to create and execute the state-level sales strategy across QLD, aligned with national business goals
  • Identify and convert new business opportunities across distributors, manufacturers, and end users
  • Manage and grow key accounts including major healthcare groups, institutional buyers, and QSR players
  • Build and nurture relationships with distributors
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to support new product launches, customer trade shows, and solution-led selling
  • Maintain an active call cycle and field presence across QLD, with regular travel throughout Brisbane and the Gold Coast, and occasional trips to North Queensland as required.
  • Conduct regular sales reporting, pipeline updates, and market feedback to national leadership
  • Act as the local expert on QLD market conditions, customer trends, and regional opportunities
 
Who We’re Looking For
  • A true hunter who thrives in autonomy and is energised by growth
  • Experience across the foodservice channel, ideally touching both distributors and end-users
  • Someone who gets the complexity of foodservice, from pricing pressure to procurement pain points
  • Strong commercial acumen, backed by resilience, initiative, and a touch of hustle
 
Culture & Perks
  • Small but mighty national team
  • Culture is grounded, entrepreneurial, and no ego
  • Flexible, autonomous WFH/road setup
  • National leaders are present, invested and approachable
 
This is a rare chance to build something in your own backyard, with the support of a business that genuinely values trust, independence, and results.
 
Get in touch with Alexandria Craig or Georgie Keating for more information.


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