Business Development

Full Time - Posted on October 5, 2025

Business Development Sydney NSW (Hybrid) Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Engineering) Full time

 
 
 
 
 
Who We Are: 
  • NHP are specialists in Electrical & Automation Products, Systems & Solutions
  • 100% Australian owned (Over 50 years of Electrical & Engineering excellence!)
  • Local choice with the power of global partners
  • 17 branches throughout Australia & New Zealand
  • 15,000 stocked items; 75,000+ marked line items
  • Driven by a team of over 800 dedicated & committed employees
“At NHP we recognise that our people determine the success of our business”.

About the Role: 
   
NHP are currently looking for an experienced BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – AUTOMATION Specialist to join our Sydney Sales team.
    
Working with a range of top leading brands such as Rockwell Automation, this exciting position will provide you with an opportunity to promote NHP’s suite of Electrical and Automation products across NHP’s Sydney accounts. 

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with current and emerging SI’s in Sydney, as well as building strong relationships within Rockwell to ensure products are represented appropriately, and growth is achieved for both businesses.
   
Key responsibilities include:
  • Managing short and long-term project sales strategies and managing these throughout the project feed
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships to assigned accounts including but not limited to some EPC’s, Consultants, End Users, OEMs, and System Integrators.
  • Adopting the company’s disciplined approach to managing sales opportunities and front log using available sales tools.
  • Early Engagement with customer to influence specifications involving NHP Technology team, participation in solution selection and identify target projects.
  • Technical knowledge and good understanding of industrial automation at all market segments, industrial software, control systems and motor control/MCC’s.
  • Staying current on Industry trends, competitors, market drivers and RA offerings.
  • Maintaining close contact with customers and potential customers through effective utilisation of product knowledge
Ideally you will have / be:  
  • Experience in the Automation and Electrical field
  • Experience operating a CRM database or similar
  • An ability to ‘listen to the customer’ & translate needs into business solutions
  • Outstanding communicator who thrives on building strong customer relationships
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of initiative and accountability.
In return, we will offer you:  
  • Competitive Base Salary + 11.5% Super
  • Fully Maintained Company Car or Car Allowance
  • Tools of the trade (laptop, mobile phone etc)
  • A great place to work – Trusted industry leader, powered by people, driven by customer success'
  • A culture that encourages work / life fulfilment
  • Ongoing learning & development to meet your professional development needs
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
NHP is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  Our commitment to local industry extends to a strong sense of social responsibility. Through our community engagement strategy, NHP positively contributes to the sustainable development of local communities. We're proud of our community partnerships with Southern Cross Kids Camps and Travellers Aid.