Are you a commercially astute leader with a passion for electrical technology, business growth, and team development? We're looking for an experienced Business Manager – Power Distribution to drive the strategic direction, commercial success, and market growth of our Power Distribution business.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a growing portfolio, shape product strategy, build high-performing teams, and make a significant impact across the electrical industry.
About the Role:
As the Business Manager – Power Distribution, you will be responsible for leading the strategy, development, and commercial performance of the business nationally. You will play a critical role in driving sustainable and profitable growth by identifying new market opportunities, strengthening vendor partnerships, and enabling sales success.
- Developing and executing growth strategies for the Power Distribution business
- Identifying new supply partners, technologies, and product opportunities that support sustainable growth.
- Driving sales performance and profitability through market analysis, competitor monitoring, and the identification of emerging industry trends and opportunities.
- Managing and growing the Power Distribution product portfolio through strong technical, commercial, and inventory management practices.
- Developing and implementing marketing initiatives to strengthen product positioning, increase market penetration, and support business objectives.
- Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing Product Management team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Supporting the sales team through product expertise, training, demand generation, and specification activities to maximise customer engagement and sales success.
- Collaborating with Marketing to deliver effective campaigns and building strong relationships with vendors, customers, and key industry stakeholders.
About You:
You are a commercially driven leader with strong technical knowledge and a proven ability to grow product-focused businesses. You thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy building relationships, and have a passion for developing teams and delivering exceptional business outcomes.
- Qualifications in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or Trade Qualified Electrician
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing product management or commercial teams
- Previous experience in Electrical/ Power Distribution is preferred as a minimum
- Proven track record in business unit management, including sales figures and KPI margins.
- Marketing qualifications or equivalent commercial marketing experience
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills
- Ability and willingness to travel as required
- Customer-focused approach with the ability to build long-term relationships
About us:
IPD Group is a dynamic ASX listed, Australian owned business. We provide design, development and distribution of electrical products and technologies. Electrical hardware distribution with product assembly and workshop for customised solutions. Electrical vehicle charging hardware and infrastructure solutions, providing complete electrical engineering and service provider in high and low voltage projects. Having operated for 65 years we are trusted partner to our customers.
Be an integral part of our team and enjoy great benefits, including a day off on your birthday and additional leave in recognition of your years of service and other discounts for working with us!
If this sounds like the role and team for you, please send us your resume with a cover letter telling us why this is the role for you. We will be reviewing applications as we receive, so if you have the skills and experience, we are seeking, submit your application now.
You must have the right to work in Australia.
IPD is proud to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, with a team of over 600 people representing more than 30 different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, and human rights, ensuring that every individual feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. We welcome people from all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs.
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