Sales Representative - Business Development Role

AWM Electrical & Data Suppliers; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Career development

People-first culture

Job summary

Haymans Electrical Bundaberg seeks an energetic external sales professional to grow the branch’s customer base and manage key accounts. You will connect with electricians, contractors, and trade customers, tailoring solutions and quotes to meet their needs while representing a supportive, collaborative team.

You’ll balance field visits with in-branch support, maintain strong customer relationships, and drive business growth in a well-established electrical wholesale environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in external sales or willingness to step up into a field role.
• Ability to build long-term customer relationships and identify opportunities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own schedule.

Responsibilities

• Grow New Business – Identify opportunities, connect with new customers, expand the branch’s customer base.
• Manage Key Accounts – Build long-term relationships with electricians, contractors, refrigeration mechanics, and trade customers.
• Provide Tailored Solutions – Understand customer needs, prepare quotes, and recommend products and solutions.
• Stay Connected with Customers – Attend client meetings, follow up enquiries, maintain communication with your portfolio.
• Be Part of the Team – Support branch with phone enquiries, counter service, and cross-team collaboration.
• Own Your Schedule – Balance customer visits, quoting, relationship-building, and in-branch support.

Skills

External sales

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Team player

Grow business

Industry awareness

Licence & rights

Job description

• Career growth + earning potential
• Variety in your day
• Supportive team culture

Are you someone who enjoys building genuine customer relationships, spotting opportunities, and being part of a high-performing team? Whether you’re stepping up from internal sales or looking for a more balanced sales role, this could be the opportunity you’ve been searching for.

About Us:

Haymans Electrical Bundaberg, part of MM Electrical Merchandising (MMEM) — a national leader with over 450 branches and 4,000+ staff across Australia. We are a busy, well-established operation with a supportive team culture and a strong reputation built on long-term customer relationships.

The team prides itself on being hardworking, collaborative, and always willing to pitch in and help each other succeed.

What You’ll Do:

• Grow New Business – Identify opportunities, connect with new customers, and help expand the branch’s customer base.
• Manage Key Accounts – Build strong, long-term relationships with electricians, contractors, refrigeration mechanics, and trade customers.
• Provide Tailored Solutions – Understand customer needs, prepare quotes, and recommend the right products and solutions.
• Stay Connected with Customers – Attend client meetings, follow up enquiries, and maintain strong communication with your customer portfolio.
• Be Part of the Team – While this is an external sales role, you’ll also support the branch team with phone enquiries, counter service, and collaboration when needed.
• Own Your Schedule – Manage your own day, balancing customer visits, quoting, relationship-building, and in-branch support.

What You’ll Bring:

• Sales & Relationship Skills – You enjoy building rapport, growing accounts, and delivering great customer service.
• Self-Motivation – You can manage your time, work autonomously, and take initiative.
• Team-First Attitude – You’re happy to jump in and help out where needed in a collaborative branch environment.
• Strong Communication – You’re confident speaking with customers, handling enquiries, and building trust.
• Drive & Ambition – You’re proactive, goal-oriented, and motivated to grow business opportunities.
• Industry Exposure – Experience in electrical wholesale or related trade industries (plumbing, hardware, automotive, industrial, refrigeration etc.) is highly regarded, but not essential.
• Licence Requirement – Current Driver’s Licence required.
• Work Rights – You are an Australian/NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Rewards:

This is an opportunity for someone with the ambition and motivation to build a long-term career path with an established industry leader. At MMEM, we reward effort and initiative through our profit share program, career development pathways, and a people-first culture that values trust, performance, and teamwork. For more information; visit: https://haymans.mmem.com.au/bundaberg

Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process. Thank you for your understanding.