Our client is a well-established and continuously growing supplier of specialist tools, machinery and engineered solutions specifically aimed at the electrical utilities and broader industrial electrical sector around Australia. This impressive, dynamic organisation has a history of continued growth, both organically and through acquisition.  As part of their structured growth plan, the South Australian Regional Sales Manager position has been created to take the already established region to the next stage of growth.

**The Role
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Reporting to the National Sales Manager, the position will take over an existing territory and client base and will focus on the management, acquisition and continual growth of accounts in the industrial, infrastructure, mining, and wholesale markets throughout South Australia.
 
More specifically, you will be involved in the following

• Developing and executing sales strategies to target key accounts throughout South Australia;

• Maintaining professional relationships with the relevant key decision makers in current and target organisations;

• Researching, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities in target market sectors (e.g. utilities, mining, industrial and infrastructure);

• Developing a keen understanding of your customers business and providing recommendations and advice that’s adds value;

• Providing technical product support and training to current and prospective clients;

• Identifying and developing new product and market opportunities;

• Producing fortnightly sales activity reports and participating in fortnightly sales meetings;

• Representing the organisation at tradeshows, conferences, and other relevant industry events; and

• Monitoring competitors’ landscape and reporting relevant information back to the organisation.

Required Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar sales / business development role, preferably within the industrial electrical or a related area;

• A professional, yet down to earth and consultative approach with strong communication and interpersonal skills;

• Electrical trade or relevant technical knowledge (mechanical or electrical) would be an asset;

• Prior experience selling a technical product or a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn;

• Demonstrated territory management and account management skills;

• Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to grow sales and win new business;

• Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills;

• Strong time management skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team;

• Experience with modern CRM’s and other office technology tools; and

• Willing to travel one week per month per month.

Benefits

• Contribute the ongoing growth of a dynamic organisation;

• Take over a well serviced region which is now ready for a dedicated Sales Manager to drive the next stage of growth;

• Home office arrangement; and

• Competitive salary package circa $100,000 - $120,000 + super + company car + bonus.

**How to Apply

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