Sales manager

Spinifex Recruiting are partnering with Lowes Petroleum to source an experienced and commercially minded Sales Manager to lead the development, growth, and management of a diverse customer portfolio across Central Victoria. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, this is a critical role within the Sales & Marketing team, balancing the retention of key existing accounts with the active development of new business opportunities across the region.

The Sales Manager is accountable for delivering sustainable revenue growth, margin improvement, and customer satisfaction across a defined regional portfolio. You will work closely with depot teams, operations, safety, and credit to deliver practical, commercially sound solutions for customers while strengthening Lowes' presence in local communities.

• Managing and growing an established portfolio of SME and larger regional customers
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities through structured sales planning and CRM pipeline management
• Building strong internal relationships to ensure positive customer outcomes across operations, safety, and logistics
• Providing professional customer service both face to face and via phone
• Managing customer complaints in line with company policy
• Actively promoting fuels and lubricant products as part of depot based sales activity
• Reviewing pricing and managing OPT sales (where applicable ) in conjunction with the Area Sales Manager
• Supporting local marketing, branding, and promotional initiatives
• Reporting on customer needs, market trends, competitor activity, and growth opportunities
• Managing safety, credit, and contractual risk within the portfolio.

You are a commercially astute sales professional who enjoys autonomy, accountability, and building trust based relationships. You are comfortable working across regional territories, engaging with a broad customer base, and influencing outcomes.

• Demonstrated experience in sales or business development across regional or rural markets
• Proven ability to manage and grow customer portfolios while developing new business
• Strong CRM capability and disciplined pipeline management
• Confidence engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Sound commercial judgement, including pricing, margin, and risk awareness
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• An understanding of fuels and lubricants markets (desirable but not essential)

• A key regional sales role with autonomy and influence
• Strong internal support from depot, operations, and leadership teams
• The opportunity to build long term customer partnerships in regional Victoria
• A business that values safety, accountability, and performance
• Competitive remuneration aligned to experience and results

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Lowes Petroleum is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates with strong regional market knowledge and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer outcomes.