Business Development Specialist

• Flexible work culture
• Supportive management and development opportunities
• Wesfarmers shares & other great benefits

We are seeking a Business Development professional with gas industry experience to join our expanding Sales team. This newly created role will join the wider Sales team at our Darra site and play a pivotal role in nurturing our growing portfolio of Business Development opportunities and supporting our existing team. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you will manage customer relationships and industrial sales activities within a newly designated territory where you will be supported to drive towards achieving sales targets and fostering profitable growth.Who we areAs a Wesfarmers business, Coregas is the largest Australian-owned gases company. We manufacture gases locally and distribute throughout Australia and New Zealand. Our compressed gases and cryogenic liquids are used for a huge range of applications including construction, healthcare, welding, research, food & beverages and clean energy.Coregas' vision is Changing Gases, Changing Lives. At Coregas, we help our customers achieve amazing things by delivering products, expertise and personal service second to none.The opportunityThis role will report into the Regional Sales Manager with the responsibility of managing customer relationships and daily industrial sales activities within an allocated sales territory to ensure sales targets and profitable growth are achieved.As the Business Development Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Managing relationships and contracts for all customers in designated sales territory to develop a long term and commercially profitable relationship.
• Generating and maintaining a profitable and sustainable business sales / account in line with Coregas strategic plan and individual territory targets.
• Growing your territory through identifying and winning new business opportunities, securing and increasing gas / liquid sales where profitable and within company guidelines, and entering into contracts with new and existing customers.
• Maintaining profitable sales through account selection and price rise implementation (account profit models).
• Producing proposals, detailed costings and contract documents to ensure all transactions deliver maximum profit to the business.
• Monitoring market trends through personal contact with clients and suppliers and attendance at industry meetings and seminars.
• Maintaining the relationships and performance of depots within designated territory.

What you'll offer usTo succeed in this role our ideal candidate will have gained tertiary qualifications within business, chemical engineering or hold trade qualifications within welding with significant hands-on experience. Ideally you will also have some knowledge of the gas industry.Aside from the technical requirements, you will have developed your experience within a sales environment and have a solid understanding of the sales process for key account development. You will be someone that enjoys identifying and seeking out new business growth opportunities, have excellent negotiation skills and interpersonal skills to ensure you are successful with developing and maintaining relationships with our customers.What we'll offer youAn excellent career opportunity for a highly motivated individual wanting to work in an industry-leading environment. In this role at Coregas you will enjoy:

• A competitive salary commensurate with your skills and experience as well as sales incentives for meeting targets and company-wide incentive plans and share offerings.
• An excellent career building opportunity with an Australian owned company that is part of the Wesfarmers group.
• A tool of trade vehicle provided.
• Positive workplace culture where people and safety come first!
• Various Wesfarmers benefits including a healthy culture, career development opportunities and discounts within our Wesfarmers group.
• The opportunity to progress and develop your skills and experience.

Want to know more?Visit our website at www.coregas.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.How do I join the team?Click the 'Apply' button below to send us your resume and covering letter!Coregas promotes and adheres to the policies and practices of diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and people living with disability.As part of the recruitment process, suitable candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include police checks, pre-employment medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing as part of your application process.