Sales manager (bendigo)

Job Description

At Lowes Petroleum, we're dedicated to building a Thriving Regional Australia. As one of the nation's largest and most trusted regional fuel and lubricant suppliers, we maintain our "country" ethos while expanding our reach across QLD, NSW, VIC & TAS. Our extensive network of bulk fuel and lubricant depots, delivery vehicles, and Retail Service Stations is supported by a team that is an integral part of the local communities we serve.

Be the local face of a leading fuel and lubricant distributor in Central & Western Victoria.

Are you a relationship-driven sales professional who thrives on building long-term partnerships and uncovering new opportunities?

At Lowes Petroleum Service, we're looking for an experienced and motivated Sales Manager to take ownership of a diverse territory across Central & Western Victoria.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for managing and growing an established customer portfolio while identifying and securing new business opportunities across the region. With a high level of autonomy and support from a dedicated team, you'll have the freedom to shape your success and drive results.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone and laptop provided
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing regional business

What you'll be doing

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective customers
• Identifying new business opportunities and growing market share across your territory
• Developing tailored fuel, lubricant and equipment solutions to meet customer needs
• Preparing quotations and proposals for both ad-hoc and contracted customers
• Assisting with tender submissions and major account opportunities
• Managing safety, credit and contractual risk within your customer portfolio
• Collaborating with operational teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes
• Developing and executing territory and account growth plans
• Achieving and exceeding sales volume and margin targets
• Participating in ongoing sales training and career development programs

About you

You are a commercially minded sales professional who enjoys building trusted relationships and delivering value for customers.

• A current C Class Driver's Licence
• A minimum of 5 years' B2B sales experience within the fuel industry or a related sector such as transport, logistics, industrial services or technical sales
• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify opportunities, build pipelines and convert leads into long-term partnerships
• Knowledge of fuel products, lubricants and fuel storage solutions (highly regarded)
• The ability to travel throughout Central & Western Victoria, including regular overnight stays
• Proven experience developing strong working relationships across operational and customer-facing teams
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Confidence managing budgets, forecasts and performance against key sales targets

Tools of the trade

• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Laptop

If you're looking for a role that offers autonomy, strong customer engagement, and the opportunity to grow a territory while representing a trusted regional brand, we'd love to hear from you.

Lowes reserves the right to close applications earlier than the nominated date. Interested parties are therefore recommended to apply as early as possible.