Bathurst, Blue Mountains & Central West NSW
New Business Development (Sales)
Full time
Akura is a leading construction and property development company providing industrial property solutions to owner-occupiers, developers, and investors. Operating for over 45 years, we've built our reputation on quality, on-time delivery, and innovative design.
We are a family-owned company with a progressive values-based culture, a healthy pipeline of work, and big plans for future growth. Our unique product offering supports our clients across the full construction cycle, from architectural and structural design, in-house manufacturing of structural steel and precast concrete panels, through to on-site teams and project management.
About The Role
Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting business growth? Akura is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to join our dynamic team at our Bathurst office. This role is pivotal in providing support and coordination to drive business development initiatives and ensure the success of our sales and marketing efforts.
Reporting directly to the Head of Sales and Marketing, you will play a key role in managing leads, engaging with investors, developers, builders, and owner-occupiers over the phone, and coordinating appointments and follow-ups. You'll be the first point of contact, ensuring smooth communication and efficient processes as we grow our presence across the Eastern Seaboard.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and motivated professional to contribute to a growing organisation, support high-performing teams, and thrive in a fast-paced, phone-focused role. If you enjoy being at the centre of business activity and excel at building relationships over the phone, we'd love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Identify Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) from industry-focused databases. Evaluate MQLs to determine Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs) based on specific criteria. Research and capture key decision-maker details, securing multiple contacts when necessary. Engage with qualified prospects via phone or email to understand project parameters and specific requirements. Conduct outbound calls to decision-makers, followed up with targeted emails and relevant information. Lay the foundation for building long-term relationships with prospective customers. Track project timelines and progress consistently, ensuring proactive follow-ups. Determine the right time to transition projects to the Field Sales team for further action. Meet KPIs by generating high-quality leads through effective outbound efforts. Take initiative to build and maintain an updated prospect database. Provide valuable feedback on market trends, customer needs, and project status. Set professional benchmarks in communication and telesales effectiveness. Continuously participate in training to enhance personal and professional skills. Perform additional tasks as directed by management to support broader business objectives. About You
As the Business Development Coordinator, you will support the team to bring a strong drive to identify opportunities and unlock new possibilities. You will demonstrate a proven track record of building enduring relationships that lead to successful partnerships. You can demonstrate:
Experience within a call centre/customer environment Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to be highly organised A strategic mindset to direct the business into new markets and products A team player with a can-do attitude and high level of initiative and drive What We Offer You
An exciting opportunity in a growing, market-leading business Opportunity to grow your career – we invest in our people A supportive and collaborative team environment Competitive remuneration plus car and phone allowance The company Bonus Scheme is included for this position Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Akura team.
Alignment with our core values is key so if you've got the right skills and you're reliable , a team player with a can-do attitude , driven to deliver quality outputs and willing to innovate/challenge the status quo, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to start your Akura journey.
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