**Who we are**:
Milwaukee Tools is an industry leader in the manufacture of cordless & electric power tools, accessories, and hand tools. We pride ourselves on an unrelenting strategic focus on powerful brands, innovative products and exceptional people.
Our culture is centered around improving the lives of our users, something that not only drives our product development but underpins everything we do.
We are committed to ensuring our people have a great experience at Milwaukee, so in addition to an exciting and challenging role we also provide a range of great employee benefits including:
**Discounts & Perks**: Fully maintained company car, laptop and phone allowance. Generous discounts on company products.
**Lifestyle**: Hybrid working model to support flexibility.
**Personal Development**: Access to professional development programs.
**Health & Wellbeing: Paid** Parental Leave and Employee Assistance Program.
**Social**: Recognition programs and social events to celebrate our team's achievements.
**About the opportunity**:
We currently have an exciting opportunity in South Australia for a seasoned Sales Representative or Account Manager with strong experience in business to business selling to work in our Government and Defence sector.
Reporting to the Government & Defence Team Lead, your key objective is to create user demand for Milwaukee across all categories and understand the path to purchase. Maintain, support and service the end user to create the best user experience possible by offering solution-based selling whilst developing strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
**Responsibilities**:
- Target and educate end users to convert from existing brands to Milwaukee products and achieve sales targets.
- Effectively present Milwaukee products and solutions within the Government and Defence channel.
- Manage, develop, and maintain new and existing users on the Milwaukee platform with a large focus on new business acquisition within the assigned Government and Defence channel and state.
- Manage all activities, information, and sales within Salesforce CRM.
- Participate in sales events, state industry meetings, and social networks to represent the company's brand.
- Partner effectively with other sales teams to deliver the best outcome.
**Skills and Experience required**:
- Minimum 1 Year direct selling or business development/account management experience.
- Previous experience in working with the Defence or Government/Local Government/Emergency Services sectors would be highly regarded.
- Strong ability to develop and foster client relationships and build rapport.
- Trade background/hands on experience with tools is desirable.
- High level of communication, presentation, leadership and problem solving skills.
- Full driver's licence with excellent driving record.
- If you are ready to join a growing organisation and be a part of an outstanding team, we want to hear from you_