AddressThe Australian Lifesaving Academy New South Wales (ALA NSW) is the commercial First Aid Training arm of Surf Life Saving NSW and is a respected provider of accredited First Aid Training in New South Wales. The ALA NSW delivers Nationally Recognised First Aid Training to thousands of people every year.
As a Sales Officer within the Australian Lifesaving Academy (ALA) you will identify and maximise sales opportunities of First Aid training and equipment within NSW/ACT.
Bring your sales and business development skills to this iconic for purpose organisation. Hybrid working option, free onsite parking, large modern head office with beautiful bush outlook and staff amenities are just some of the perks we enjoy. We enjoy a family-like culture where everyone is committed to the cause we support, and we have fun in doing so, celebrating the wins and supporting each other along the way.
About the role
This role is responsible for providing customer service to our valued clients, managing and growing existing business, as well as identifying and maximizing new business opportunities for First Aid training and equipment withing NSW/ACT across various industries. The Academy Sales Officer will contribute to business planning, sales and marketing initiatives.
Some of the key duties will include:
- Work closely with new and existing clients to determine their present and future needs and propose suitable solutions.
- Develop relationships with clients, build account strategies and provide excellent after-sales support.
- Identify and gain new business through various means including cold calling, referrals and mailing.
- Remain current with legislation surrounding First Aid kits, training requirements, and other products and services offered by ALA.
- Coordinate, conduct and participate in sales promotions, campaigns, events and displays.
What you’ll need
- Minimum 2 years sales experience and/or formal training in sales,
- High commercial and business acumen.
- Intermediate PC Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM).
- Experience with dealing with client correspondence and first line queries.
- Ability to identify and map business strengths and customer needs.
- Sound marketing skills.
- Proven ability to achieve and exceed targets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and skills including public speaking and relationship management.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Current unrestricted Driver’s Licence.
What's in it for YOU:
- Flexible working option.
- Free onsite parking.
- Salary Packaging of your living expenses to increase your net income.
- Modern bright facilities with excellent staff amenities.
- Laptop and phone.
- Employee assistance program EAP for health and wellbeing.
- Regular staff social events.
- An extra paid day off at Christmas time.
Location: Hybrid work option & Belrose NSW
Position: Full Time
How to apply:
- Explore our website - https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/work-for-us to review the position description.
- Click APPLY and attach a covering letter and updated resume.
About SLSNSW:
Surf Life Saving NSW is the state’s primary water safety and rescue organisation and one of the largest volunteer movements in the country. We support more than 77,000 members in 129 clubs to serve the community through the provision of beach patrol services, coastal emergency response, training and education, sports and junior development.
We are an EEO employer, and we embrace the diversity of our people.
Please note that only suitably experienced applicants meeting the above criteria will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in working with SLSNSW.
