Sales Manager

Drake International - Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Queensland seeks an experienced Sales Operations and Capability Manager to oversee sales activities and customer service. Responsibilities include leading the sales team, implementing marketing strategies, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or 5 years of relevant experience, along with strong data analysis and communication skills. Australian residency is mandatory for applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Quality control certification is desirable.
• Proven ability in data analysis and strong statistical aptitude.
• Experience in the packaging or food industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the internal sales team, driving performance.
• Implement and manage sales and marketing strategies.
• Ensure compliance policies are adhered to and audits prepared.
• Oversee customer service and quality control activities to maintain consistency and exceed customer expectations.
• Establish, review, and supervise policies and procedures including HACCP, ISO 9001, EMS 14001 for sales and admin teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Communication

Industry experience (packaging/food)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

5+ years relevant experience

Job description

THE ROLE

Our client is a rapidly growing company in the plastic packaging industry, known for leveraging advanced technology and sourcing premium, high-quality materials to deliver innovative and reliable packaging solutions.

They are currently seeking an experienced and results-oriented Sales Operations and Capability Manager to manage and coordinate internal sales and customer service activities, drive new business, implement and execute sales strategies, oversee tender and quotation processes, and ensure high standards of service delivery and compliance across the business.

DUTIES

• Lead and manage the internal sales team, driving performance across all customer accounts.
• Develop, implement, and manage sales and marketing strategies, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Ensure compliance policies are adhered to and internal audits are accurately prepared.
• Oversee customer service and quality control activities to maintain consistency and exceed customer expectations.
• Establish, review, and supervise organisational policies and procedures, including HACCP, ISO 9001, and EMS 14001 management for the sales and administrative teams.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (preferred) or a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience.
• Quality control certification (desirable).
• Proven ability in data analysis and strong statistical aptitude.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in the packaging or food industry is highly desirable.

Applicants must be Australian residents.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.

Right to Work

The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work in Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.