Chief Growth Officer

About MRA Automation
MRA Automation is a respected Australian engineering and automation consultancy delivering intelligent control systems, advanced materials handling solutions and industry-leading software. For more than 25 years, MRA has partnered with major clients across mining, ports, infrastructure and heavy industry.

With 70+ specialists across Warabrook (NSW) and Mackay (QLD), MRA is known for deep engineering capability, practical problem solving and a grounded, high-performing culture. Their software suite, including the flagship Axo33 platform, provides real-time visibility, predictive insights and measurable performance improvements.
As the business continues to scale, MRA is strengthening its commercial leadership to support growth across both engineering and software offerings.

The Role
This is a key opportunity for an experienced commercial and sales leader to guide MRA’s next phase of growth. As Head of Sales & Commercial Management, you will oversee commercial strategy, proposals, tenders, pricing, revenue forecasting and pipeline performance across engineering and software.
Your leadership will free the Directors to focus on enterprise partnerships and strategic expansion, while you build scalable commercial frameworks, uplift governance and strengthen client value.

You will ensure commercial commitments align with delivery capability, protect margins and support the continued growth of both the services and Axo33 product lines.


Commercial Leadership Scope

• Commercial Strategy & Governance – Lead commercial frameworks across engineering and software, oversee contracts and tenders, mitigate commercial risk and monitor pipeline performance.
• Sales Leadership & Growth – Manage high-value opportunities, refine value propositions, shape go-to-market strategies and drive pipeline expansion across engineering services, licensing and software.
• Corporate & Enterprise Sales – Build scalable commercial models for national and multi-site clients, strengthening long-term enterprise partnerships.
• Software Commercialisation – Grow Axo33 through licensing, renewals, demos, ROI modelling and scalable SaaS/engineering sales processes.
• Channel Partnerships – Develop and manage reseller programs, technology alliances and system-integrator partnerships to widen market reach.
• Cross-Functional Alignment – Work closely with engineering, finance, product and delivery teams to ensure commercial accuracy, protect scope and maintain profitability.

About You

• Experience in sales, commercial leadership or business management within engineering, technology or software
• Strong commercial acumen across pricing, tendering, proposals and negotiation
• Experience managing pipelines and accurate forecasting
• Understanding of engineering project delivery and commercial risk
• Confidence building relationships at executive and operational levels
• Proficiency with CRM and commercial modelling tools

Experience in mining, ports, automation, robotics, SaaS or heavy industry is highly regarded.

What Success Looks Like

• Sustainable revenue and margin growth across engineering and software
• High-quality proposals and strong conversion rates
• Accurate forecasting and disciplined commercial processes
• Minimal scope creep or margin erosion
• Growth in enterprise clients and channel partnerships
• Strong alignment between commercial, engineering and finance teams

Why Join MRA Automation?

• Step into a senior role shaping national commercial strategy
• Work closely with Directors driving long-term growth
• Influence both engineering and a rapidly expanding software suite
• Join a grounded, innovative and technically sharp team
• Make a measurable impact on clients, industry and the future of the business

Next Steps
Apply now or contact Simon Rutten, Director, at Verve Partners on 0447 718 446 for a confidential conversation.