Shaping the future of DC power

At Powerbox Australia, we design and deliver advanced DC power systems and solutions that keep critical industries moving — from Mining and Oil & Gas to Rail, Utilities, and Telecommunications. Our innovations also extend to off-grid solar, providing reliable connectivity and power where it’s needed most. If you’re ready to help drive real impact through smarter power solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Description – Business Development Manager

• Work,life fulfilment!
• Be part of a great culture & team, where results are acknowledged and celebrated!
• Flexible hours!
• Business Development Manager; Make the role your own! 
  

The Brief:

Located: Sydney Northern suburbs, NSW

Business Development Manager – Create Solutions That Power Progress

Reporting to the General Manager | Sales, the BDM is responsible for delivering DC power system solutions across sectors including telecommunications, power conversion, and energy storage. The role works at the intersection of customer engagement, technical design, and commercial delivery, ensuring solutions meet operational needs and business objectives.   

Core activities include:

• Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve sales targets, drive growth, and expand our market presence in the Industrial and Telecom sectors.
• Engaging with customers to understand operational requirements and constraints.
• Providing technical support throughout the sales cycle, from pre-sales engagement to post-installation follow-up.
• Coordinating with internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of DC power technologies, market trends, and customer applications to enhance solution design

The position operates within a collaborative team environment, with an emphasis on problem-solving, commercial awareness, and clear communication. Success is measured by the ability to deliver solutions that perform as intended, support business objectives, and strengthen long-term customer relationships.

 Responsibilities include:

• Key Account Management; enhancing client satisfaction, retention, and profitability while achieving organisational goals and objectives.
• Provide technical support and engineered solutions in the field of DC Power Systems & Solutions.
• Contribute to the development of sales strategies and marketing initiatives tailored to DC Power Systems.
• Submit regular reports to management, and via CRM, detailing business development activities, progress, and outcomes
• Play a hands-on role in developing the opportunity pipeline and associated win rate.
• Managing business relationships with both local and regional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the broader Powerbox team in planning and implementing specific projects as requested.

Your Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Engineering qualification or trade experience background is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years’ expertise in business development, sales, or a comparable role within the electrical industry.
• Strong negotiation & sales experience with a successful track record of delivering results.
• Ability to develop and clearly articulate customer activity plans.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DC power solutions within Industrial & Telecom sectors.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products (Outlook, Word and Excel) and Design software (CAD, SOLIDWORKS) highly regarded.
• Exceptional communicator with strong problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated with a drive to succeed.
• Effective time management & organisational skills

What’s on offer:

You'll have the chance to elevate your career by managing your own business unit, closely collaborating with the GM Sales to shape the sales strategy, and partnering with the marketing team to ensure compelling messaging and content, thereby fostering a strong pipeline.

The most thrilling aspect of this role is the wealth of existing and potential business opportunities, providing solid backing to propel the business to greater heights. As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy the benefits of working at Powerbox, including:

• An appealing salary package complemented by a structured bonus system.
• Car allowance to support your client activities.
• Growing Family-owned company - Career development and growth opportunities!
• Essential business tools, such as a laptop, mobile phone, and company credit card.
• A great place to work – the word ‘family’
  encompasses who we are and how we do business.
• A culture that encourages work/life fulfilment.
• Job security, providing peace of mind for your career journey

Powerbox considers all applicants based on their skills, experience, and suitability for the role, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We aim to reflect the communities we serve in our workforce.

Shaping the future of DC Power

At Powerbox Australia, innovation drives everything we do. Our high-performance DC power systems keep Mining, Rail, and Telecommunications running reliably and efficiently.

If you’re ready to help drive innovation and make a real impact through smarter energy solutions, we want to hear from you.

Position Description

We are seeking a DC Power Design and Application Engineer to join our Sydney team. This role will focus on designing, configuring and supporting DC power systems across our core markets, including rail and transportation, telecommunications, electronic security and utilities. You will work closely with customers and our global technology partners to deliver engineered solutions, provide technical expertise, and support projects from concept through to deployment.

Reporting to the General Manager | Sales, this role combines engineering design, technical support, and customer engagement, giving you the opportunity to deliver innovative and reliable power solutions that make a real impact

The Brief

• System Design: Configure DC power systems for mains-powered and solar hybrid applications (24 Vdc, 48 Vdc, 110 Vdc, 220 Vdc, and AC integration).
• Application Engineering: Specify system architecture & integrate rectifiers, inverters, controllers, batteries, and cooling systems to meet customer requirements.
• Documentation: Prepare BOMs, schematics, single-line diagrams, and build packages for relevant stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Work closely with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to deliver solutions that are fit-for-purpose and compliant with Australian standards.
• Customer Support: Provide technical advice during proposals, tenders, commissioning, and aftermarket service.
• Testing & Commissioning: Assist with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), develop test procedures, and support site deployments.

As a DC Power Design & Applications Engineer, you’ll help shape solutions that make a real impact across critical industries. By combining creativity, technical know-how, and problem-solving, you’ll deliver systems that not only perform as intended but also drive business success and add lasting value for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Supporting sales with technical input for tenders, proposals, and cost estimations.
• Participating in customer meetings to clarify requirements and validate solutions.
• Ensuring designs comply with industry standards and customer specifications.
• Acting as a technical point of contact during project delivery and aftermarket service.
• Coordinating with internal teams to ensure on-time and accurate project execution.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical / Electronic) or trade equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience in DC power system design, configuration, or applications engineering.
• Experience working with modular rectifier platforms (Eltek preferred) and site controllers, including setup, configuration, and performance optimisation.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (for schematics and GA drawings).
• Experience in Telecommunications, Rail, or Utilities environments.
• Strong communicator with proven problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated, with strong time-management and organisational ability.

What's on Offer

When you join Powerbox, you’ll be part of a talented, close-knit engineering team where your expertise is valued, and your contribution has a direct impact. You’ll take ownership of projects from concept to delivery, shape technical solutions, influence design strategy, and ensure systems meet both performance and customer needs.

• An appealing salary package.
• Career development and growth opportunities in a family-owned business.
• Essential tools of trade – laptop, mobile phone, and more.
• A culture that celebrates results and encourages work/life fulfilment.
• Job security with a proudly Australian-owned company.
• A great place to work – the word ‘family’ encompasses who we are and how we do business.

Powerbox considers all applicants based on their skills, experience, and suitability for the role, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We aim to reflect the communities we serve in our workforce.