TECHNICAL SALES - ELECTRICAL

TECHNICAL SALES - ELECTRICAL

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About the business

Mersen is a Benchmark Industry Supplier, offering leading-edge solutions in Power Transfer Technology, and as an international company, are proud to be World Number 1 in specific areas of Industry.

About the role

The role is based in Melbourne and responsible for sales of Mersen Power Transfer Technology (PTT) products within Victoria, South Australia and Tasmanian territories, focusing on the Renewable Energy sector, whilst supporting and retaining the existing customer base within Process Industry and Traction Applications.

Whilst this role is Sales based, it will also involve Application Support and hands on Technical Inspections, with the need to travel Inter/Intrastate.  

This position is ideally suited to an Electrician wanting to progress to a Technical Sales Role.

You will be required to:

• Achieve revenue targets
• Identify new business opportunities
• Increase market shares
• Arrange customer quotations for goods and services
• Maintain excellent customer support and service to existing and new customers
• Plan and undertake regular customer visits
• Submit regular activity reports
• Provide detailed input into the yearly budgets process
• Provide customers with technical support / reports
• Comply with all company procedures and policies, including OH&S

We are a company that is committed to long-term employee development and career progression.

You must be either an Australian Citizen or holder of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa to be eligible to apply for this position.

Please forward your Covering Letter and Curriculum Vitae for consideration to **********@mersen.com

Benefits and perks

Attractive Salary / Company Vehicle / Laptop / Mobile Phone / Bonus Scheme

Skills and experience

• Electrical Trade or Degree
• PC literate with basic Word, Excel and Outlook skills
• Outstanding work ethic, able to work autonomously within guidelines
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Exceptional time management and planning skills
• Strong motivation and commitment to selling
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Able to work in a team environment
• Ability to make clear decisions and drive the implementation of these decisions

Any of the following skills, whilst not mandatory, would be advantageous as all training will be provided to the successful candidate:

• Previous Sales Experience
• Prospecting and Negotiation skills
• Hydro / Wind Industry Experience
• Experience in and knowledge of manufacturing industries e.g. Steel, Paper, Traction etc.
• DC Machines Experience
• Technical report writing
• Sales Force Experience

The application form will include these questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have customer service experience?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's license?
• Have you completed an electrical qualification?
• How many years' experience do you have as an electrician?