Job Overview
The National Sales Manager is responsible for leading and driving sales activities to achieve revenue targets, expand market share, and strengthen customer relationships.
This position oversees a team of sales executives and engineers, develops sales strategies, and ensures our products meet key client needs.
The role requires a proactive leader with strong industry knowledge, customer focus, and a results-driven approach.
Benefits
Opportunity for Career Growth
Dynamic Team Environment
Salary Packaging
Employee Assistance Program
Task & Responsibilities
Lead and manage strategic projects and tenders
Business development initiatives
Optimise sales process and practices
Sales strategies development (Support to CCO)
Sales team Management (Support to CCO)
Customer Engagement
Brand Promotion
To negotiate with Headquarters and overseas markets
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Administrative and/or Sales Related areas.
Management related qualifications or work experience.
Minimum of 5 years prior experience in project management and/or commercial roles in the Bus (or similar) industry.
Proven work experience with large government projects and tenders, including award and implementation ($50m+).
Proven work experience with international bus markets development (exports), business and new markets consolidation.
In-depth technical knowledge and understanding of customer, partner, and engineering requirements – including international certification, homologation, and regulation processes.
Strong leadership skills and ability to effectively manage and inspire a team.
Desired skills include fluency in Portuguese or Spanish language to negotiate with Headquarters and overseas markets.
Competencies
Ability to strategise, plan, and execute sales initiatives for sustainable business growth.
Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving and exceeding sales targets.
Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, to high-level stakeholders.
Strong customer focused experience.
Attention to detail.
Relationship-building skills.
Work well in high-pressure situations.
Exceptional prioritisation and time management skills are essential for success.
Technical and commercial knowledge about the bus industry.
High-level skills and successful track record in project management.
Be an advocate for your customers and your team.
Ability to travel domestically & internationally.
The ability to diffuse and resolve escalations with customers without harming the business relationships.
Analytical thinking, hands-on problem solving, and a customer-service mindset.
About the Company
Volgren was established in **** and is Australia's largest and most successful bus body builder with three manufacturing facilities located in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia.
Volgren builds bus bodies for the world's leading chassis manufacturers including Volvo, Scania, Mercedes, MAN and most recently delivered Queensland's first 'E' bus on a BYD chassis.
Our uncompromising manufacturing standards, class-leading technology and unmatched after-sales service ensure customers can trust in our product.
Volgren's local capability is further strengthened by its Brazilian parent company Marcopolo SA.
Marcopolo is one of the world's largest bus body manufacturers, continually bringing innovative technology, buying power and over 60 years of global experience to the market.
We provide great working and learning opportunities to passionate people who are ready to walk with us towards growth, progress and transformation.
Our values include:
Respect and Appreciation of People
Making it Happen with Excellence
Customer Satisfaction
Ethics and Integrity
Sustainability
Teamwork
Other Requirements
This position also requires the applicant to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol analysis.
Applicants must have the right to work and live in Australia.
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
Volgren is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders including those who identify as LGBTQIA, people with a disability, people from sustainable regions, disadvantaged sectors, social enterprises, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to treating every application objectively, following a coherent screening and interview process and hiring based on attitude, skill, and merit.
Job Details
Work Type: Full time
Salary: $120,000 – $170,000
Job Publish: **********
Job Expire: **********
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