Sales Manager – Distribution, ANZ & PNG

Sales Manager – Distribution, ANZ & PNG (The position has been filled)

• Excellent Career Opportunity with High Profile Surface Coatings Manufacturer
• Senior Sales Management Role Managing and Developing Distributor Networks
• Mentor & Strategise in a Role Offering Autonomy and a Competitive Remuneration Package

 

THE CLIENT

Our client is one of the world’s largest coatings companies, with leading market positions and brands in countries around the world. Well-known and highly respected, this multinational Surface Coatings manufacturer, employs more than 40,000 people in more than 70 countries across the globe.

 

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Sales Manager Protective Coatings – Australasia region, this senior role represents an exceptional opportunity for a driven and strategic Sales Manager. Ideally, this role will be based in Melbourne, however consideration will be given to Brisbane for the right candidate.

As the successful candidate, your main objective will be to develop and manage the Distribution Network for Protective Coatings in the Oil & Gas, Mining, Infrastructure, Water /Wastewater and Power markets. You will provide training on products and sales techniques to Distributors to assist them in meeting customer needs. Importantly, you will adopt solutions that are differentiated to improve the company’s market share within the Distributors.

Other responsibilities include the setting up of Distributor promotional branding in line with Marketing direction and optimal positioning in the Distributors’ stores. You will increase the number of Distributors and work in collaboration with the Sales, Marketing and Technical Service teams to maximise sales and technical service efforts of all Distributors.

An important aspect of this position will be your ability to provide training in sales techniques to uncover customer needs and solve difficult applications.

 

SELECTION CRITERIA

To be successful in your application you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Degree qualification in a relevant field
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and influencing skills
• Five years minimum experience in protective coatings or 10+ years’ relevant experience in markets such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Infrastructure, Water /Wastewater or Power
• Working knowledge of development and management of Distributor networks
• Development and execution of strategies, including planning and implementation of various initiatives
• Proven track record of creating and maintaining customer relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively across all levels of the organization
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work autonomously but as an integral part of an extended team
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships internally and externally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel within the Australasian region regularly

 

APPLICATIONS

To apply for this role, please submit a targeted resume accompanied by a Letter of Application addressing the above selection criteria by using the “Apply Now” button below. To have a strictly confidential discussion about this role, please call Helen, or Jo 03 9516 0100 during office hours. After hours please feel free to call Helen on +61 438 620 434.

 

THANK YOU

We would like to thank you for taking the time to apply for this role. As we receive a large number of applications every day, we can only contact short-listed candidates. If you do not receive a call from our Recruiters, then your details will remain on our database for future suitable roles.