State Sales Manager

State Sales Manager 

• Perth based/WA Region
• Career Opportunity
• Industrial & Commercial Piping Systems Focus                                                                                                             

AusPress is a leading manufacturer and supplier for the building and construction sector throughout Australia and New Zealand. A member of the Tasmea Group, AusPress are active in the engineering, mining, marine, plumbing and general construction sectors and are leading the way in new technologies in the Food & Beverage product sector.

Pioneering with the introduction of stainless steel drainage products in 1992, then again leading with the introduction of stainless steel press-fit products in 1995, AusPress has grown and strengthened their team and project knowledge to offer high performance products where hygiene, reliability and experience are critical.

To support business growth, and with the opening of a new Distribution Centre in Perth, we need to add a State Sales Manager to the National Team

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for the professional management of the entire state of Western Australia to develop it to its full potential, including identification of new opportunities, and managing the existing customer base. You will have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the product range and applications to provide the highest level of service to customers.

You will be responsible for:

• Maintaining the existing pipeline of projects and relationships with current customers
• Working with the General Manager, National Specification Manager, Technical Manager, Design Manager and other key technical staff in developing new business opportunities
• Developing and maintaining a sales plan for new and existing customers
• Maintaining the company's Salesforce platform for WA
• Contributing to and distribution of marketing communications
• Representing the company at industry events
• Ensuring a full pipeline of activity is consistently maintained to meet targeted sales goals

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have extensive sales experience and a demonstrable track record in technical sales preferably in industrial, marine, mining or construction.
• Preferably have experience in the industrial and commercial plumbing market
• Be a committed, flexible and a dynamic individual with a strong work ethic
• Be self-motivated and possess the ability work as part of a national team as well as autonomously, and remotely
• Demonstrate your commitment to customer service and to achieving both individual and team goals
• Have sound written and verbal communication skills, and contemporary IT skills
• Ideally have experience with an advanced CRM and project tracking platform.

The role requires regional and some interstate travel. You will receive competitive remuneration including salary, performance-based incentives and a fully maintained company car.

This role is ideal for an experienced technical sales professional with a passion for providing solutions for your customers.