At a Glance
- Tasks: Identify new business opportunities and strengthen customer relationships in logistics.
- Company: Join a proud, family-owned logistics business with a growing national presence.
- Benefits: Work closely with senior leaders and make a real impact on business growth.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive, dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Combine your logistics expertise with commercial skills to drive success.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport or logistics, strong analytical skills, and relationship-building abilities.
The predicted salary is between 108000 - 132000 $ per year.
Derrimut, Melbourne | Logistics & Supply Chain
Are you an experienced logistics professional who knows how to turn opportunities into long-term customer partnerships? Dyers Distribution is a third-generation, family-owned logistics business with a proud history and a growing national footprint. We provide tailored logistics solutions to some of Australia’s leading organisations across contract logistics, warehousing and linehaul operations.
Based at our modern Derrimut facility, we are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager who combines strong commercial capability with genuine operational knowledge of the transport and logistics industry.
Reporting to the Company Directors and working closely with the Group Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities while strengthening and growing relationships with our existing customers. The role will predominantly be based in Melbourne, with some regional and interstate travel required.
You will work across our three core business pillars:
- Contract Logistics
- Ambient & Refrigerated Warehousing
- Linehaul Operations
What You’ll Do
- Identify and pursue strategic new business opportunities
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with leading Australian organisations
- Develop detailed commercial models, including optimised routing, equipment selection and operational solutions
- Prepare and present compelling customer proposals
- Work with the executive team on business improvement and growth initiatives
- Support operational teams through new contract implementations and start-ups
- Evaluate opportunities for multi-customer integration, network optimisation and route improvements
- Work collaboratively across commercial and operational teams to develop practical, commercially sustainable solutions
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who understands that successful business development in logistics is about more than winning work. It’s about developing solutions that work commercially, operationally and for the customer. You will ideally bring:
- A strong background in transport, logistics or supply chain
- A proven track record in business development or commercial growth
- Strong analytical and financial capability
- Hands-on operational knowledge and experience
- The ability to develop commercial models and evaluate logistics solutions
- Excellent relationship-building, communication and presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
- The ability to manage priorities and deliver to firm deadlines
- A positive, driven and solutions-focused mindset
- Relevant Certificate IV, Diploma or Degree qualifications and/or substantial industry experience in a similar role
Why Join Dyers?
This is an opportunity to join an established Australian family business where you’ll work closely with senior decision-makers and have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the continued growth of the business. If you have a strong logistics background, commercial acumen and enjoy building lasting customer relationships, we’d love to hear from you.
Business Development Manager in Melbourne employer: Dyers Distribution
Dyers Distribution is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive family-owned culture that prioritises employee growth and engagement. With a strong presence in Gippsland, employees benefit from competitive salary packages, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to lead impactful initiatives in a dynamic transport and logistics environment. Join us in Morwell to be part of a team that values safety, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service.
