Trade Sales Professional
We are seeking a driven sales professional to lead our trade division and drive revenue growth through building relationships and chasing new business.
The successful candidate will cover the territory down the coast from Narooma north to Batemans Bay, identifying new business opportunities while deepening existing trade partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
* Actively source and convert new trade customers, building a strong pipeline and opening new doors across the area.
* Manage and grow existing accounts, ensuring long-term loyalty through consistent engagement and tailored solutions.
* Promote our extensive range of timber and hardware products, delivering expert advice to meet your clients' project needs.
* Achieve and exceed sales targets, contributing directly to our continued trade growth.
* Collaborate across teams to ensure fast, seamless service and delivery to your trade customers.
* Stay on the front foot with market intelligence – keeping up with industry shifts, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
* Deliver compelling presentations, proposals, and quotes, and bring opportunities through to close.
* Provide timely reporting and insights to track progress and inform future strategy.
Requirements
* Experience in trade sales, preferably within the timber and hardware industry.
* Proven track record of achieving sales targets and building strong customer relationships.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence a diverse customer base.
* Sound product knowledge and the ability to provide technical advice and recommendations.
* Strong negotiation and closing skills, with the ability to drive sales opportunities to completion.
* Self-motivated and results-driven, with a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing business opportunities.
* Familiarity with CRM software and other sales tools.
* Valid driver's license.
About Our Opportunity
At our organisation, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace that is supportive, flexible, and inclusive for all employees.
Our benefits include:
* Additional annual leave after your first year.
* Well-being days and volunteer days annually.
* Access to a wealth of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
* Parental leave for primary carers.
We celebrate success and are proud to be an Employer of Choice for Equity, a Flex Ready workplace, and a Gold Standard Mental Health First Aid skilled workplace.