Sales Manager
Be responsible for developing and implementing the overall sales strategy in collaboration with the GM. Are you a true sales leader?
Summary about this job
Management
Company: Michael Page New Zealand
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: base + car + bonus + fuel card
Phone: +61-3-7669-6447
Fax: +61-8-6142-6382
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Detail information about job Sales Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy
Are you a top performing commercial sales manager in the Plumbing and Valves sector? Do you want to move to AUCKLAND NZ for the good life?
Apex Valves require a strong Sales Manager who will be responsible for developing and implementing the overall sales strategy in collaboration with the General Manager and commercial team. The key focus is planning and implementing sales programs targeted towards existing and new markets domestically and internationally.
Client Details
Apex Valves was founded in 1982 and is a New Zealand based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of plumbing control valves as well as tank and trough valves for the agricultural industry and rainwater harvesting. Apex Valves is backed by Watts Water Technologies Inc from the USA, of whom brings a wealth of knowledge to Apex and strengthens the company immensely.
The Apex culture is anchored on innovation and quality in our product design and manufacture. We aspire to add excellence in our customer focus, to build our three-pronged platform for sustainable, profitable growth. But we also take a long-term view. We’re not driven by short-term market issues or expediency. We look ahead and we are prepared to invest in our business now, to make sure we’re well positioned for the future.
Although we’re action-oriented, we are also professional. Our reputation is very important to us and we aim to be fair and honest in all we do - with customers, our people, suppliers and the public. Apex Valves provide 100% backup and support for all our products and are committed to being a progressive, responsible manufacturer, producing high quality, innovative products that are internationally accepted.
Description
Reporting to the General Manager in Auckland the Sales Manager will be required to manage a dynamic set of responsibilities. As a natural and inspiring leader with unrivalled relationship and communications skills you will be a key part of developing a strong sales culture. You will create a "can do" "proactive" Sales team that continuously looks for Sales opportunities and has strong relationships within customer organizations at multiple levels. This will be achieved by the execution of strategic planning and initiatives to ensure growth targets are realized and the identification of new growth opportunities that will contribute to the success of the overall business performance.
Your proven experience will assist in identifying new markets, both local and International, and assist in developing strategies to maximize such opportunities. You will also identify new products to be developed in market as well as identifying new channels where appropriate.
Your remit will involve promoting sales through key customers and establishing close working relationships with their relevant staff. This includes key distributors/customers/key rural merchants. These relationships also include our customers’ head offices, category, regional and branch managers. You will help international distributors pursue product/market development opportunities and liaise with sales representatives to advise potential customers and support existing. Organizing and attending trade functions with plumbers, merchants, technical institutes and inspectors will allow for maximum market penetration.
As the Sales Manager you will possess strong business acumen and excel at setting sales budgets in conjunction with Financial Controller and General Manager. You will also be tasked with communicating budget targets to distributors and present a monthly report in relation to all sales initiatives and activity.
This is a very exciting opportunity for a dynamic and high performing sales manager.
Profile
The successful professional will currently be employed in a Sales Management capacity and have a dedicated track record of sales performance in both the domestic and international markets ideally within the commercial plumbing/rural/ building industry sectors. This will put you in good stead when it comes to working with clients currently using our services and products. Time spent within these channels will assist in providing the correct sales methodology and direction in taking advantage of the considerable opportunities.
You will relish formulating and implementing strategic plans at a head office level and implementing into the field. You are a collaborative professional with a proven history of engaging, managing and influencing relationships with senior level stakeholders. Commercial and business acumen will be essential in terms of analyzing sales performance. You care and have a deep understanding about customer service needs and delivering satisfaction. Above all you driven to achieve.
Job Offer
This is a rare opportunity to take on a key strategic sales role in a well-established and successful organization. Within this business, you will find every opportunity to drive your career to new heights and help push the business down new and exciting channels. Fantastic salary package on offer.
An opportunity like this is likely to have great interest, so don't delay your application.
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For an exploratory confidential discussion about this role please contact Sam McCann on +649 354 8141
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Sam McCann on +649 354 8141.