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Form of work- $100-$120k per year plus vehicle
- West/ North Melbourne location
- Monday to Friday 8.00am-4.30pm
- End of April Start
We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Business Development and Site Manager to flagship a new site in Melbourne for a large trailer manufacturer. The ideal candidate with have at least 5 years' experience in sales and management, primarily in the automotive or machinery manufacturing industries, and demonstrate an ability to form strong, long lasting relationships with external stakeholders. Join a leader in trailer manufacturing and contribute to an essential business by leading the start-up of a new site in a new state.
The business involves:
- the manufacture and sale of the client's range of plant, tipper, car and box trailers;
- the importation and distribution of Brian James Trailers, a premium UK brand used extensively to transport small earthmoving and construction equipment; and
- the importation and distribution of Riviera Horse Floats, a premium range of horse transport products.
The successful candidate will need to effectively apply their skill set and demonstrate a firm understanding of sales techniques, lead management and organic growth.
Primary Roles and Responsibility
- sales and new Business Development
- understanding of business and operational needs in the foundations stages of a flagship site
- responding to enquiries from Facebook, telephone, website, email and walk-in traffic;
- extensive interaction with customers, both on-site and at occasional off-site events such as trade shows and field days;
- liaison with the workshop team to ensure products are assembled in a timely fashion and ready for handover to customers as ordered;
- affixing licence plates and VIN plates to completed products, and performing the final quality check;
- invoicing, taking payments, licensing and other paperwork to complete sales;
- handing over sold products to customers;
- general marketing and advertising functions, particularly on social media; and
- some administrative functions such as maintaining sales materials.
To be successful you will need to demonstrate:
- People skills and social media literacy are a must, and a background in sales or marketing in the automotive, machinery, or horse industries would be highly advantageous
- Knowledge of vehicle licensing in VIC would also be very beneficial.
- Experience in a similar sales role would be valuable but is not essential.
- Be personable, organised and professional;
- Be an independent self starter;
- Have a proven track record in sales and customer service;
- Have mechanical aptitude;
- Be social media savvy;
- Hold a current drivers licence; and
- Ideally have experience using sales or inventory management software.
Please apply today by clicking below or emailing Kelly Jenkins on ********@lpcommercial.com.au
Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
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