Business Development Manager

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. We’ve got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business.

When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:

• Grow your career with tailored development programs
• Thrive your way with flexible work options
• Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team

Australian Liquor Marketers (ALM) is the Liquor wholesale division of Metcash. We are the largest wide range wholesaler to the independent liquor trade. Being part of something bigger in the ALM team is all about making a huge difference for the local retailers, businesses and communities we service. And while you’re championing successful independents, the wider Metcash family is behind you with a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, and make your mark.

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for a driven and customer-focused On-Premise Business Development Manager to grow ALM account numbers and brand presence across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and Toowoomba. This role is ideal for someone who genuinely cares about helping their customers succeed. The role involves some travel across the territory, with a maximum of 2–3 overnight stays per month (can be less depending on carefully planned day trips). We’re open to candidates from a range of backgrounds — whether you’re experienced in liquor sales or bring transferable skills and a customer-first mindset, we’d love to hear from you!

In this Role

• Grow sales by outlet and drive supplier sales through ALM warehouses
• Expand the customer base by converting non-ALM accounts
• Manage and grow On-Premise store numbers
• Maintain a structured call cycle and territory plan using SIF
• Build and manage key and national accounts
• Resolve customer issues promptly and implement preventative processes
• Deliver market intelligence and maintain accurate sales records
• Promote ALM initiatives and execute state promotions in-store   

You’re Likely a Match If

• Passion or strong interest in the liquor industry
• Experience working in a sales/customer facing role
• Thrive in a fast-paced, autonomous role with a collaborative team spirit   
• Are confident managing a large territory and building strong customer relationships   
• Organised, and detail oriented

What’s on offer

We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:

🏖️ Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually

📚 Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities

👶 Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers

🌈 Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion

⚖️ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)

🧠 Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia

🏡 Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

About Us

Join us and be part of something bigger!

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.

We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support.

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability — and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected.

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We are the largest supplier of liquor to independently owned liquor retailers and the largest broad range liquor wholesaler in Australia.

ALM supplies over 12,000 liquor customers. In addition to supplying liquor stores, ALM incorporates a specialist on-premise liquor division that supports bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels. Through our network of 14 distribution centres located in each State and territory in Australia, we support independent businesses with a competitively priced and extensive liquor range, delivered through our cost effective and efficient supply chain.