Sales Manager-Engineering Machinery

Hare & Forbes; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Monthly bonus incentive program

Rostered Saturday

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Hare & Forbes in Dandenong South is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead our in-house sales team. You will work with existing customers and stakeholders to sustain growth and achieve monthly targets, using your knowledge of engineering machinery and workshop equipment.

You will manage a small team, drive quotes and invoicing, and provide outstanding customer service while leveraging a strong sales network. The role offers a generous base with a monthly bonus and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years experience in a sales manager role.
• Outgoing, can-do attitude with strong teamwork.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small in-house sales team with daily needs.
• Handle Telephone and Counter Sales with customers.
• Prepare and send computerised quotes and invoices.
• Assist customers to choose best products for their needs.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Sales leadership

Customer relationships

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Team player

Tools

MS Office

Pronto

Job description

Generous Base salary for the right person

Plus monthly bonus

Trade or Industrial Sales background

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for an industry experienced professional Sales Managerto lead our friendly in-house sales team at our Dandenong South Branch.

Working with existing customers and stake holders, to maintain our position, while also driving sustainable growth and ambition to be the best we can for our customers and staff.

The role would suit someone with proven industry knowledge of the product groups we currently offer, together with experience of working with a team of staff at different levels. To achieve monthly goals and targets.

This is an opportunity to join the market leading supplier of Engineering, Fabrication, workshop and Woodworking Machinery and Equipment.

You'll be very experienced in creating and following up sales leads and projects with extensive knowledge of engineering machinery.

What will you be doing?

• Lead a small team, with daily needs.
• Telephone and Counter Sales.
• Computerised Quoting and Invoicing.
• Assist customers to choose the best product for their needs.
• Customer relationship building with ongoing customer service.
• Utilising organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Trade or Engineering experience an advantage.

What will you need?

• 2-5+ years experience in a sales manager role, managing other staff.
• An outgoing and can-do attitude along with the ability to work well within a close-knit team environment. Have excellent time management skills with exceptional communication skills & great attention to detail.
• To be a results-oriented, a highly motivated self-starter and team player
• You’ll have good Computer Skills, including MS office (Pronto experience highly regarded)
• And the ability to build & maintain customer relationships.

What’s in it for you?

• Work/life balance - work 8:00am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday
• Participation in sales bonus incentive program.
• Rostered Saturday (8:30am-12:30pm).
• Ongoing training and development.

Who are we?

Established in 1930, Hare & Forbes has been one of the largest suppliers of engineering, automotive, woodworking and workshop equipment to the Australian and New Zealand markets for over 90 years. With over 200 employees and supply branches in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide. Auckland and Christchurch we provide unparalleled service to the general public, business, industry and government. Our staff are a dedicated team of professionals, committed to ensuring the very best in customer service and quality.

Hare & Forbes is an equal opportunity employer.

This role is only open to candidates eligible to work in Australia.

Due to the volume of applications, unfortunately, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.