* Newcastle, NSW, Australia
* Full Time - Permanent
Sales Representative Newcastle Region (Light Equipment)
About Us
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for highly motivated Light Equipment Sales Representative to join our team covering the Newcastle region. The main responsibility of this position is to promote the sales of the Hitachi Light Construction Equipment range.
Reporting to the Sales Manager you will be responsible for:
* Managing relationships in an existing network of customers within the territory
* Actively seeking out new sales opportunities (i.e. daily cold calling/prospecting for new business)
* General marketing, trade shows and related networking activities
* Accurate reporting of current and prospective activity, growth potential, market and competitor analysis
* Meeting market share expectations and other KPI’s provided by Management
To be successful in this role, you will have the following:
* Demonstrated sales experience and success
* Previous employment in a similar position or industry is preferred but not essential
* Genuine desire to deliver Hitachi’s Promise of Total Customer Satisfaction as you develop and maintain positive relationships with customers
* A motivated and competitive drive to meet and exceed sales targets and earn lucrative $$$
* Strategic and Analytical capability to assess value, including the use of CRM
* Confident, courteous and professional communication and presentation skills
* Self-motivated and the ability to work autonomously
* A current driver’s license
Hitachi Benefits - What’s in it for you?
* Rewarding Salary Package: Base Salary + Lucrative Commission Structure + Fully Maintained Company Car
* Exclusive Employee Perks: Access to our Employee Orange Benefits Program, offering discounts on a wide range of everyday goods and services
* Career: Permanent full-time role with a globally recognised OEM, providing stability and long-term career growth
* Supportive & Inclusive Culture: Work with approachable leaders who value your ideas, encourage innovation, and support your success
* Health & Wellbeing: Discounted Medibank health insurance plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
* Refer & Be Rewarded: Earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Program when you successfully refer a friend
* Family-First Benefits: Paid parental leave policy to support you and your family during life’s important moments
* Learning & Development: OEM-led training, continuous upskilling, and genuine opportunities for career progression within the business
Here at Hitachi, we believe that success comes from the partnership of our market-leading products and the quality of our people. We are an equal opportunity employer, do not discriminate and wholeheartedly value diversity at our company.
As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.