Manager - Business Development

The role

The Landscape Specification Business Development Manager is a permanent, full-time role responsible for driving the specification, acceptance and conversion of Adbri Masonry’s landscaping solutions across South East Queensland.

Partnering closely with Sales, Contracting Services, Technical, Operations and Marketing teams, you will work directly with landscape architects, civil designers, councils, developers and contractors to influence project documentation and convert specifications into successful project outcomes.

This role is based in Stapylton, QLD and will require regular travel across South East Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, qualify and secure landscape projects for Adbri Masonry product specification across public realm, subdivisions, parks, streetscapes and recreational facilities
• Influence drawings, schedules and technical documentation to include Adbri Masonry paving, retaining wall and concrete masonry solutions
• Provide technical guidance on product selection, performance characteristics, installation requirements and compliance standards
• Promote Adbri’s permeable paving solutions within WSUD strategies for councils and designers
• Champion Adbri’s sustainability credentials, including lower-carbon masonry solutions, EPDs and Net Zero initiatives
• Partner with Sales and Contracting Services teams to convert specifications into orders, supply and installation outcomes
• Deliver CPD sessions, design reviews, site demonstrations and factory visits to key stakeholders
• Track specification pipelines, conversion activity, competitor insights and market trends using CRM systems

What you will need to succeed

• Proven experience influencing design teams, councils or project stakeholders within construction, landscaping or building materials
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to interpret drawings, specifications and compliance documentation
• Commercial mindset with a clear understanding of how specification drives conversion and revenue
• Confident communicator capable of presenting technical and sustainability solutions to varied audiences
• Strong relationship-building skills with architects, councils, contractors and distributors
• High level of self-motivation, resilience and adaptability in a project-driven environment
• Qualifications in Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline (desirable)
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel across SEQ

Benefits of working with us

• Permanent, full-time role with autonomy and strong stakeholder engagement
• Opportunity to work on high-profile landscape and infrastructure projects across SEQ
• Exposure to sustainable, innovative masonry solutions backed by local manufacturing
• Career development opportunities within a national business backed by CRH’s global network
• Inclusive, collaborative and safety-focused workplace culture

Our business

Adbri is an Australian construction materials and industrial minerals manufacturer that has been building a better Australia since 1882. Majority owned by CRH, Adbri employs more than 1,500 people nationally across a portfolio of respected brands delivering cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, masonry products and industrial minerals.

About CRH

CRH (NYSE: CRH) is the leading global provider of building materials solutions, employing 80,000 people across 4,000 locations in 28 countries. CRH is a Fortune Global 500 company and a recognised leader in sustainable building materials and infrastructure solutions.

Creating a safe and supportive diverse workforce

Adbri recognises that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our business. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values and promotes diversity across our workforce and industry.

We will be progressively shortlisting – if this role looks like your next opportunity, apply now.

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