Sales Representative QLD (North) - Rockhampton

Makita; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health insurance

Lifestyle program

Birthday leave

Parental leave

EAP

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Makita Australia is seeking an energetic Sales Representative for QLD North (Rockhampton region). This hybrid, full-time role involves managing the Rockhampton to Gladstone territory, growing sales, and delivering product demonstrations to dealers and end users.

You will build strong customer relationships, identify opportunities, and report on market activity while representing a global leader in power tools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years on‑the‑road sales experience.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Experience with power tools, accessories or outdoor power equipment (highly regarded).
• Self-motivated, organised and results-driven.
• Comfortable conducting product demos, training and trade events.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales across the assigned territory.
• Build long‑term relationships with customers across market segments.
• Deliver product demonstrations, training and in‑store merchandising.
• Implement promotional activity and support marketing initiatives.
• Identify new business opportunities while maintaining existing accounts.
• Achieve sales targets and provide regular market and activity reporting.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Product demonstrations

Training delivery

Tools

Power tools

Outdoor power equipment

Job description

Sales Representative QLD (North) - Rockhampton

Sales Representative -QLD North (Rockhampton region)

Makita Australia | QLD| Full Time | Hybrid

Makita is looking for an energetic on-the-road Sales Representative to manage and grow our territory across QLD North (Rockhampton to Gladstone region and west areas within the region) and surrounding areas.

You'll be responsible for building strong customer relationships, driving sales growth, merchandising Makita's market-leading product range, and identifying new opportunities across your territory.

About Makita (Australia)
Makita Corporation was founded in 1915 as an electric motor sales and repair company who in 1958 became the first company in Japan to manufacture electric planers. Now, over 100 years on we have a reputation as the world leading manufacturer of power tool products for the Building & Construction, Power Garden and Commercial Cleaning industries.

What you will do:

• Manage and grow sales across your assigned territory
• Build strong, long-term relationships with customers across all market segments
• Deliver product demonstrations, training and in-store merchandising
• Implement promotional activity and support marketing initiatives
• Identify new business opportunities while maintaining existing accounts
• Achieve sales targets and provide regular market and activity reporting

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Be the go-to expert for product demonstrations and solutions
• Work across a dynamic mix of job sites, dealers, and end users
• Competitive salary + company car, iPhone, iPad, tools of trade + incentive scheme
• Career growth opportunities with a global powerhouse brand

What We're Looking For:

• 3-5 years' on-the-road sales experience
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
• Experience with power tools, accessories or outdoor power equipment (highly regarded)
• Self-motivated, organised and results-driven
• Comfortable conducting product demos, training and trade events

Culture

At Makita, we value our culture and the way we work together to deliver results. Our success is due to the quality of our products, the high calibre of our people and the commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary + incentive scheme + fully maintained company vehicle, tools of trade
• Corporate Health Insurance
• Makita Healthy Lifestyle Program
• Birthday leave (take the day off it's your special day!)
• Paid parental leave and access to employee assistance program (EAP)
• Anniversary recognition and referral bonuses

Recruitment Process and Privacy Policy

Successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks such as reference checks, NPC, driving history and a pre-employment medical which includes a drug/alcohol test in line with Makita's policies and procedures.

All personal information received by us from you or about you will be stored, used and disclosed by us in accordance with our privacy policy, a copy of which can be found at www.makita.com.au/Company/privacy-policy.