Sales Representative - Wollongong

About Us:

You may not have heard of AMES Australasia before, but we can almost guarantee you own something we’ve brought to market. Our products are in the hands, sheds, homes and backyards of people all across Australia and New Zealand.  We exist to design, create and efficiently supply innovative products that enhance the homes, landscapes and lifestyles of all our customers.

At our core, though, we are problem-solvers. We put our customers’ needs at the heart of our decisions, and we have been first to market with innumerable innovations over the decades, fuelled by a combination of customer insights, in-house R&D capability, and carefully selected partnerships that drive us to be better.

We can do all of this because we’re really picky about who we choose to join us. We hire people who care about the work, and care for each other. We believe that organisations need to be about purpose as well as profit. And we give our people opportunities that help them realise both their personal and professional potential, through these values:

• Keep our Customers FIRST
• Have a positive, caring and family attitude
• Keep it real. open and honest… always.
• BE the change we seek
• Have a passion for winning
• Make it Happen
• Seek ‘Win-Wins’ for all
• Treasure creativity
• CELEBRATE… together.

We also enjoy the backing of The AMES Companies, Inc (the largest suppliers of non-powered landscaping products in the United States), as a subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF).

We are AMES Australasia. Want to join us?

Role:

We are currently looking for a Sales Representative to join our sales team servicing our clients within the Sydney/South Coast/Southern Highlands territory. Overnight travel required for the South Coast territory. Reporting to the Fields Sales Manager, this role involves the coordination of retail distribution support activities for both internal and external stakeholders of Ames Australasia.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Effectively execute business initiatives and merchandising expectations.
• Grow customer support ability by establishing quality relationships at all levels of business structure.
• Develop, coordinate and conduct AMES Australasia's brand support activities including promotional events & peak customer trading period support.
• Identify customer training opportunities and conduct applicable sanctioned modular training.

Skills and Attributes:

The Ideal Candidate will possess the following;

• Excellent Customer services skills
• Must have valid drivers licence 
• Strong relationship management skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with the sales team
• ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Physically fit (some manual lifting is required)

Job Benefits:

The position comes with "Tools of trade" such as, fully maintained car, mobile phone and market competitive salary and bonus plan.

* Previous Experience working in the hardware/garden industry is highly desirable

* Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

* Applicants must have valid AU working rights with no restrictions