Business Development Manager

• Play a key role in supporting the Australian economy.
• Discounted food, travel, entertainment, gym membership, staff parking and, + more.
• Based at Warnervale (Central Coast)

Company

For 81 years, we've achieved success through our ability to innovate, placing a clear emphasis on how we best serve our customers’ needs. As demand continues to grow, we have expanded rapidly, now delivering a superior range of dry goods, frozen and chilled products, fresh seafood and meat, confectionery, paper products, and cleaning solutions.

In recent years, we’ve seen significant growth and invested in our systems and processes, building a close partnership with Woolworths Group that has continued to deliver high-quality service for our customers and suppliers.

In 2024, Woolworths moved to a 100% interest in the PFD business, bringing PFD exciting opportunities as a strategic part of the Group. Sharing expertise across both teams will ensure our continued success and drive further growth and unlock our collective potential.

About this Position  

We’re looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to lead growth across Central Coast & Newcastle region. In this regionally focused role, you’ll identify and secure new business opportunities, build a strong pipeline of target accounts, and expand our presence within the foodservice sector. You’ll act as a trusted partner to customers—understanding their needs, presenting tailored solutions, and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.

Working closely with internal sales teams, you’ll drive strategic growth initiatives, strengthen key relationships, and deliver sustainable, profitable outcomes aligned with our business objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive sales professional who thrives on building networks, influencing outcomes, and making a tangible impact at scale

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and win new business opportunities across Newcastle & Central Coast region
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective customers aligned to strategic growth plans
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with key customers, advising on product solutions and market trends
• Drive profitable growth by assessing opportunities and ensuring commercial viability
• Lead seamless onboarding of new accounts and ensure alignment with company processes
• Collaborate with internal sales teams to maximise opportunities and support long-term account success

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account acquisition
• Hunter mindset – confident, driven, resilience to ‘knock on doors’ 
• Knowledge of foodservice and FMCG industry, analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and market trends
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills with the ability to assess profitability and growth opportunities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders
• Passion for coaching and inspiring Account Managers and Sales Representatives

What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate

We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking). As part of this position, we are also offering participation in an incentive program

Culture & Values

• Customer Focus: Know your external and internal customers. Gain and preserve their confidence because we can only be successful if our customers are successful.
• Respect: Treat people at work and in the community as they would like to be treated. Act safely, responsibly, and ethically. 
• Passion: Share the passion of making us a successful and dynamic company. Let’s celebrate successes. F
• Simplicity: Let’s minimise the complications of doing business so customer services are on time, accurate and reliable. Share ideas to improve our company.
• Leadership: All of us can be leaders in our day to day working lives. Bring out the best in yourself and the people around you. Do what you say you are going to do.

How to Apply
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Click the apply button and submit your updated resume and a cover letter.

Applications cut-off is 24th August 2026 at 5pm. Early applications are encouraged, as hiring managers may begin shortlisting candidates before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated confidentially.

As part of our recruitment process, do you consent to undergoing employment checks? These may include a medical assessment (which may involve drug and alcohol testing), a National Police History Check, a Working with Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, and a Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies or third parties. Any CVs sent directly to Line Managers will not be considered, and we will not be responsible for any associated fees or costs.

PFD Food Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.