A fantastic opportunity is on offer to join a highly respected importer and wholesaler of high-end specialist timber. With a long history and extensive industry experience our client is currently looking to appoint a seasoned Sales Manager to join their team and help continue to drive growth and success.
You will inherit a very healthy portfolio of existing clients including, high end furniture manufacturers, flooring companies, architects and builders. You will also be responsible for new business development and as a leading supplier to the SME market the role reports directly to the CEO you will be responsible for supervising a small team and will help to drive operational excellence.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintaining current sales
- Developing new business/markets/products
- Meeting sales budgets
- Purchasing and managing stock both locally and from overseas
- Approving all supplier accounts for payment
- Co-ordinating all internal activities, including staff management to ensure customer service satisfaction
- Organising and overseeing all invoicing and delivery paperwork
- When permitted some interstate travel would be required from time to time to maintain strong customer relationships
What we are looking for:
- A self driven and highly motivated individual
- Previous experience working within the premium timber industry would be highly regarded
- Min 5 -8 years' experience in a similar role
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Strong computer skills
- Valid Victorian Drivers Licence essential and a forklift licence an advantage
- An ability to be hands-on to support back end operations when required
What's in it for you:
In return you will enjoy working for an innovative and progressive organisation offering an attractive remuneration package including a brand new fully maintained 4WD Ford Ranger UTE and ongoing professional development opportunities.
If this sounds like the role for you, please APPLY now and send through your resume and detailed cover letter. Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please call Belinda Wiggins on 03 9535 9500 or email .
