Area Manager – Distribution

Rain Bird Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rain Bird Corporation in Sydney, Australia, seeks a hands-on sales professional to grow our B2B customer base and meet ambitious targets. You will manage a territory with a customer‑focused approach and drive new opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in B2B sales, strong communication, organizational skills, and strategic thinking, plus willingness to travel at least 10% to advance irrigation opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience with proven ability to sell.
• Strong selling/communication, influencing & problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High levels of strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Demonstrated success & experience in B2B sales environments.
• Ability to travel & spend time away from home within the territory (minimum 10% of the time).

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining excellent Customer relationships, and
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities

Skills

5+ years sales experience

Selling & communication

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

B2B sales

Travel willingness

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Developing and maintaining excellent Customer relationships, and
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities

To be successful in this role you will be a hands-on & highly motivated individual who is a self-starter that thrives on challenges. You will have 5 plus years' experience in B2B sales with an excellent customer service ethos. High levels of commercial acumen and strategic thought will be key to your success in the role, as will possessing excellent organizational and planning skills. You will have a keen ability to effectively manage competing priorities whilst successfully growing a highly autonomous sales territory.

Experience in the irrigation or similar industries would be viewed favorably however not essential. You will have a demonstrated ability to build rapport, develop strong customer relationships and have a history of delivering on agreed goals and sales targets. Intermediate/advanced excel skills and highly developed presentation skills will be required.

Qualifications

• 5 plus years sales experience with proven ability to sell
• Strong selling/communication, influencing & problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High levels of strategic thinking and business acumen
• Demonstrated success & experience in B2B sales environments
• Ability to travel & spend time away from home within the territory (minimum 10% of the time)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Irrigation experience and/or experience selling via a dealer channel

Address

Sydney
Australia