Fresh Produce Business Development Manager (Export)

Full-time | Fresh Produce Business Development Manager (Export)
Drive international growth across Australia's fresh produce export industryBuild strategic partnerships with exporters, growers, packhouses and global supply-chain stakeholdersReport directly to the CEO and help shape Australia's export future through innovative phytosanitary solutionsAbout UsSteritech is the leading and trusted contract sterilisation and decontamination processor in the Asia-Pacific region, and one of the largest worldwide. We are a customer and employee focused business that provides clients with unique opportunities to open their business to new markets through innovative, technically advanced solutions.
Position OverviewReporting directly to the CEO, the Fresh Produce Business Development Manager (Export) is responsible for developing strategic commercial opportunities and customer relationships across Australia's fresh produce export sector.
This role focuses on customer retention and growth, export market access, industry engagement and developing commercially viable phytosanitary treatment and supply chain solutions.
Working closely with operations, quality, technical and executive teams, you will identify new export opportunities, support market access initiatives and develop strategic partnerships that help Australian exporters access global markets.
What You’ll Be Doing:Develop strategic relationships with exporters, growers, packhouses and industry stakeholdersGrow existing customer accounts while developing new export opportunitiesSupport export market access initiatives and international growth strategiesLead customer negotiations, proposals and strategic account planningMonitor export markets, international protocols and emerging industry opportunitiesPartner with operational and technical teams to deliver commercially viable customer solutionsRepresent Steritech at industry forums, customer meetings and export initiativesContribute to revenue growth, strategic planning and commercial performanceKey RequirementsAbout YouYou are an experienced business development professional with strong commercial capability and a passion for Australia's fresh produce export industry.
You thrive on building strategic relationships, identifying growth opportunities and working collaboratively to deliver commercial outcomes within regulated environments.
You bring:Extensive business development or strategic account management experienceStrong understanding of Australia's fresh produce export industryKnowledge of export markets, market access or international tradeCommercial negotiation and relationship management capabilityStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skillsStrategic thinking supported by practical executionAbility to identify commercial opportunities and deliver business growthExperience with export protocols, phytosanitary treatment, biosecurity or international fresh produce supply chains will be highly regarded.
Application RequirementsSteritech ONLY accepts applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.Please include a cover letter addressed to the Hiring Manager.Preferred candidates will need to provide professional referees to provide working references.Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Pre-employment Medical check and National Police check.Why Join Us?Report directly to the CEOPlay a key role in expanding Australia's fresh produce export capabilityBuild strategic relationships across international fresh produce marketsJoin an industry-leading organisation operating in highly regulated and technically advanced marketsCompetitive remuneration, incentive opportunities and executive benefitsWork within a values-driven organisation focused on innovation, safety and continuous improvementDiversity Equality and Inclusion DeclarationSteritech is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces and celebrates the differences and similarities within our people.
Steritech welcomes and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, and all suitable candidates will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.