Sales Manager

AKD; Elimbah; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AKD is seeking a self-driven and passionate Sales Manager for QLD to join our Sales Team. Reporting to the General Manager of Sales, the position will contribute and drive outcomes of the wider National Sales Strategy by developing and maintaining strong customer relationships and driving sales planning and activity to create greater value for AKD and its customers.

The successful applicant must have a passion to work in a decision orientated, fast-paced, people first environment, and have

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a customer-focused sales role.
• Exceptional communication and presenting skills (written and verbal).
• Willing to learn all aspects of sawmilling operations and AKD business.
• Thrives in an engaging and dynamic environment.
• Willing to be a leader as part of a high performing team.
• Ability to work well in a dynamic industry and is driven to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and leading a small team of Sales Accounts and Administration staff.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty by identifying and satisfying customers’ needs through pro-active customer contact and developed relationships.
• Engaging with various stakeholders (production, dispatch, quality, national and site based leaders) to deliver great outcomes for our customers.
• Developing and implementing sales and pricing strategies in consultation with the General Manager of Sales and the broader AKD Sales team.
• Excellent report writing and analysis.
• Conducting product presentations including exhibitions, trade shows and customer events.
• Market Research and Product Development.

Skills

Customer-focused sales

Communication & presenting

Sawmilling operations understanding

Engaged in dynamic environment

Leadership in high-performing team

Driven to succeed in dynamic industry

Education

Tertiary qualification or relevant experience

Job description

AKD is a forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!

AKD is proud of our diverse culture, that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude.

AKD is seeking a self-driven and passionate Sales Manager for QLD to join our Sales Team. Reporting to the General Manager of Sales, the position will contribute and drive outcomes of the wider National Sales Strategy by developing and maintaining strong customer relationships and driving sales planning and activity to create greater value for AKD and its customers.

The successful applicant must have a passion to work in a decision orientated, fast-paced, people first environment, and have demonstrated sales and customer relation experience. Experience in sales management and supply chain management is an advantage, with the role also involved in budgeting and forecasting activity.

The candidate will have either a tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience. Exposure to the timber and construction industry is an advantage, but not a necessity. Working as part of a great team the position would suit either a seasoned professional, or someone looking to continue in a leadership role in their sales career.

AKD QLD operate from Caboolture and have a support office in North Lakes. Flexible working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

• Supporting and leading a small team of Sales Accounts and Administration staff
• Ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty by identifying and satisfying customers’ needs through pro-active customer contact and developed relationships
• Engaging with various stakeholders (production, dispatch, quality, national and site based leaders) to deliver great outcomes for our customers
• Developing and implementing sales and pricing strategies in consultation with the General Manager of Sales and the broader AKD Sales team
• Excellent report writing and analysis
• Conducting product presentations including exhibitions, trade shows and customer events
• Market Research and Product Development

Skills & experience:

• Demonstrated experience in a customer-focused sales role
• Exceptional communication and presenting skills (written and verbal)
• Willing to learn all aspects of sawmilling operations and AKD business
• Thrives in an engaging and dynamic environment
• Willing to be a leader as part of a high performing team
• Ability to work well in a dynamic industry and is driven to succeed.