Business Development Manager (Newcastle/Hunter Region)
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager to join our high performing sales and operations team!
Summary about this job
Account & Relationship Management
Company: Metcash Limited
Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-4448-1615
Fax: +61-8-8808-5301
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Detail information about job Business Development Manager (Newcastle/Hunter Region). Terms and conditions vacancy
Business Development Manager
What we can offer you
- A competitive remuneration package
- Flexible work environment
- Training opportunities, your personal development is important to us
- Multiple career opportunities and the opportunity to be a part of our transformation journey
- Added benefits – Wellbeing days, extra leave days just for you; corporate health benefits and more
About the role
An excellent opportunity has become available for a highly motivated person to join our NSW sales team as Business Development Manager for the Newcastle/Hunter region. Reporting to the State Sales Manager NSW, your primary responsibility will be to grow both wholesale & retail sales within the Independent Hardware Group business. You will maintain solid relationships with store principals within a defined territory of retailers, as well as increasing sales from existing customers.
What you will do
- Grow Store, Retail and Trade sales
- Conduct benchmarking and develop business plans with a focus on both Trade & Retail including competitor analysis, structure, operational improvement, cost of doing business and new business opportunity for targeted stores
- Promote critical success factors; Price, Standards, Convenience, Range, Customer Service, Trade & Local marketing activities.
- Support store development activity, relays & refurbishments through store assessments and action plans.
- Combat competitor activity and threats to protect market share utilising the principles and programs strategically designed by IHG.
- Ensure store commitment to Independent Hardware Group merchandising and marketing initiatives
What you will bring
To be successful in this role you will have experience in a retail or wholesale environment, experience within the hardware industry will be highly desired; but not mandatory, and in addition industry knowledge through the supplier network would also be strongly considered. A solid track record of sales and financial competence is a requirement of this role. Marketing knowledge, strong customer focus and the ability to work autonomously as well as in a team will put you in good stead to succeed in this position.
Travel within the state will be required; with the area of responsibility being the Newcastle/Hunter region.
About us
We are part of a $13 billion plus business with locations across Australia, New Zealand and China. Metcash proudly support independently owned retailers across our portfolio of brands including Mitre 10, Home Timber & Hardware, IGA, Cellarbrations, Friendly Grocer, Campbells and The Bottle-O. At Metcash we are transforming our business and challenging the status quo of retail.
Independent Hardware Group (IHG) is the home of quality hardware and expert advice, proudly servicing builders, tradies and home renovators across the nation under the main retail brands – Mitre 10 & True Value Hardware Home Timber & Hardware and Thrifty-Link Hardware. Our vision is to grow and strengthen our business by investing in our people and developing strong partnerships with our customers and our vendors.
If you feel you have what it takes to join us and build your career, we want to hear from you!