State Sales Manager - WA

The Opportunity: 

Visy is a global leader in packaging, paper, and recycling. Founded in Melbourne in 1948, we've grown through our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer focus. Our journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a dedication to environmental stewardship. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of sustainable packaging. 

Visy Specialties, part of the Visy family, is Australia and New Zealand's premier 'one stop shop' for packaging supplies and consumables. We offer an extensive range of high quality, competitively priced packaging solutions across various food & beverage, retail, online, commercial & industrial businesses. 

Based at our site in Canning Vale, WA, we have an exciting full-time role for a vibrant, dynamic Sales Leader to join our successful team. As our State Sales Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving our business forward by overseeing our Account Managers and Business Development Managers, ensuring their success and growth. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring the safety of yourself and your team, ensuring compliance with all policies, HSE standards, and codes of practice.  

Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: 

• Maintaining and developing customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and loyalty 

• Effectively managing and developing the sales team's culture and individual talents in alignment with our business direction 

• Meeting sales targets, KPIs, and project deadlines while staying within budget 

• Providing strategic direction to the business and collaborating with the management team to achieve our goals 

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance our business practices and performance 

You will succeed in this role if: 

• Proven leadership experience in sales management, preferably in a similar industry 

• Strong understanding of safety protocols, compliance standards, and customer-centric sales practices 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire your team 

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive business growth and innovation 

• A passion for continuous improvement and a drive to exceed expectations Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and environmentally responsible workplace. 

• Proactive attitude with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed. 

When you join Visy, you’re joining a global leader dedicated to making serious progress in the sustainable packaging, recycling, re-manufacturing, and logistics industries. We love solving the problems that make an impact and grow our business. If you think you can help us, you’ll fit right in.    

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing). 

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.