Sales Manager

Hitachi Construction Machinery; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction equipment manufacturer is seeking an experienced Sales Manager for their Adelaide branch. The role focuses on achieving sales targets through effective team management and market strategy implementation. Ideal candidates will have a strong sales background within the industry, excellent relationship-building skills, and the capability to lead a sales team. A competitive salary package and various employee benefits are provided.

Benefits

Base salary + Super + Commission

Employee discounts through Employee Orange Benefits Program

Discounted health insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated management experience with sales teams.
• Outstanding track record in the construction equipment industry.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills.
• Commercial understanding and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a sales team to achieve goals.
• Implement strategies for sales targets.
• Report on market intelligence and trends.

Skills

Sales expertise

Team management

Relationship building

Market analysis

Education

Business and/or Management related qualifications

Job description

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

The Opportunity

We are on the lookout for an experienced, results-driven Sales Manager based out of the Cavan branch. In this role, you will be responsible for the achievement of sales and profit goals in Adelaide and Regional South Australia. This position is best suited to a true sales professional, someone who is driven and motivated to meet sales targets through proven growth methodologies.

Reporting to the Adelaide Branch Manager, your responsibilities will also include:

• Supervise a sales team and their marketing activities, ensuring the correct skills and behavioural values are being applied to achieve sales goals
• Liaising with branch personnel to assist in achieving branch sales targets
• Implementing strategies to achieve sales targets and expense budgets
• Improving market share and competitive position through business growth and development
• Reporting on market intelligence, competitor activity and market trends

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Demonstrated management experience with the ability to engage and enable a team of dedicated and talented sales professionals to achieve sales targets
• An outstanding track record in sales within the construction equipment (or similar) industry
• Commercial understanding and the ability to work within budgets
• Exceptional relationship building skills with a commitment to enhancing relationships with customers, peers and the community
• Business and/or Management related tertiary qualifications are an advantage but not essential
• A strong technical understanding of earthmoving equipment is beneficial but not essential

Hitachi Benefits – What’s in it for you?

• Rewarding Salary Package: Base salary + Super + Commission structure + Car allowance
• Employee Rewards: Exclusive staff discounts on a range of goods and services through our Employee Orange Benefits Program
• Culture: Supportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
• Health: Discounted Medibank health insurance policy + EAP to support our employees and their families
• Referral Program: Refer a friend and earn cash for successful referrals!
• Paid Parental Leave Company Policy
• Professional Development: OEM training and opportunities for upskilling with real career progression opportunities

Here at Hitachi, we believe that success comes from the partnership of our market-leading products and the quality of our people. We are an equal opportunity employer, do not discriminate and wholeheartedly value diversity at our company.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.