CareerPlan

National Business Development Manager | Defence

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-11

Core

National Business Development Manager responsible for building EPSA's position in the Australian Land Defence ecosystem by developing opportunities from early engagement through to commercial pursuit.

Role type

National Business Development Manager (Defence)

Builds

Strategic relationships and a qualified pipeline for new equipment, repower, sustainment, and through-life support opportunities.

Domain

Defence industry, heavy industrial products, power systems, engines

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Australian Defence market knowledge, complex long-cycle B2B opportunity development, stakeholder mapping, strategic account management, commercial negotiation, cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

Experience with Defence primes/OEMs/sustainment providers, knowledge of engineered equipment/power systems/heavy industrial products, established relationships in Australian Land Defence ecosystem

Technologies

Caterpillar engines, power systems, vehicle platforms

Responsibilities

Strengthen key strategic Defence accounts, develop the Land Defence ecosystem by mapping primes and OEMs, build a qualified Defence pipeline, lead opportunities cross-functionally to progress through quotation and negotiation

Seniority

Mid-Senior, strategic account management