Account Manager I No Industry Exp Required!!

COMPANY
 
With over 50 years of expertise in the clothing industry, our client has been a trusted provider of custom wholesale clothing apparel throughout Australia since 1970. However, their offerings extend far beyond school attire (in which the business started out). They are renowned for their diverse range of high-quality clothing apparel tailored for various sectors, including sporting teams, corporate workwear, medical & healthcare, and hospitality. All of this is bespoke, made to manufacture locally in Melbourne.
 
As a proudly Australian-owned and operated enterprise, they have established themselves as a cornerstone supplier of school uniforms, both domestically and internationally. Their esteemed reputation has earned them the status of preferred supplier to numerous educational departments in the public sector. Setting them apart from competitors, they offer comprehensive uniform solutions, encompassing everything from hats and belts to socks, bags, and ties. Moreover, they possess the capability to design entirely new school uniform collections and seamlessly coordinate staff attire for virtually any educational institution.
 
OPPORTUNITY
 
Due to growth, our client is seeking a Sales Account Manager responsible for the continued growth and development of a defined portfolio of customer accounts from Australia. Working remotely from home, occasionally on the road and in the office, you'll spend 50% of your time managing existing accounts with annual spends of more than $50,000. By following proven sales practices you'll be expected to strategically pursue new business opportunities with support of senior management and the marketing team.
 
The sales journey you will take your customer through will start with the initial outreach through to discovery working collaboratively with internal teams to generate uniform designs, present samples and then order closure.
 
Since our client has practically done business with thousands of customers previously they have a robust CRM systems comprising of good sales pipeline with all contact information you need in order to get going.
 
BENEFITS

• Work remotely within Melbourne up to 4 days per week
• Starting salary of $77,000 plus superannuation
• $15,000 car allowance paid monthly
• Limited travel within Melbourne (mostly CBD and surrounds)
• Supportive leadership team with full product & industry training
• Tools of trade including computer & phone

 
CANDIDATE
 
To be considered for this role it's essential you have a minimum of 2+ years in business to business (B2B) sales experience. 
 
You don't have to know anything about the wholesale clothing and apparel industry as that as all of that can be taught to you, so we welcome all candidates with B2B sales experience that would like to apply. All you need is your willingness to learn sales drive and commitment to high achievement and you will succeed in this role with support from our client.

For reach some of the industries you could be coming from may include (but isn't limited to)

• Telefundraising and Telesales
• Insurance
• Solar & Renewables
• Telecommunications
• Finance & Investments
• SaaS
• FMCG (Fast-moving Consumer Goods)
• Door-to-door sales
• Digital Marketing
• Recruitment
• Hardware
• Safety equipment (PPE)
• Clothing and workwear

*These are just suggestions, as mentioned we would take a look at anyone with 2+ years of b2b sales experience.