16th June, 2025
James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions. As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long-lasting beauty.
With a diverse workforce across Asia Pacific, our company culture is built on providing a foundation of “Zero Harm” and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Business Development Manager – Major Builders to join our high-performing team in Melbourne, Victoria. Reporting to the National Business Development Manager – Major Builders, you’ll manage a portfolio of key major builders across Victoria.
Your mission? To drive growth, repeat usage and advocacy of our Architectural Range and New Product Innovations across the single-family and multi-family construction segments.
What you’ll do
- Develop and execute Integrated Business Plans to grow builder engagement and product adoption
- Use insight-led co-creation to influence housing designs and replace traditional materials with fibre cement
- Partner with the Co-Creation Marketing Manager to deliver impactful marketing and display home strategies
- Train builders on design, estimation, and installation to reduce OWC and improve project outcomes
- Align with local sales teams to amplify wins and accelerate momentum across the builder network
What you’ll bring
Minimum 5 years sales experience with a strong track record in Business DevelopmentExperience working with major builders, in the building industry is preferred but not essentialStrong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skillsA strategic thinker who can also execute tacticallyProficiency in Microsoft Office; Salesforce or CRM experience is a plusWorking @ James Hardie
Stable growth at a global building products manufacturerBonus scheme for all eligible employeesEmployee Share SchemeAccess to Fitness PassportProduct discountsPaid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks for the Secondary Carer2 Volunteer days per yearPlenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition programOnline shopping discountsInternational & domestic development and progression opportunitiesAccess to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie UniversityEmployee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family membersProudly providing Australian Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years.
It’s Possible™ with James Hardie
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