Trade Account Manager

What we can offer you

A great opportunity has arisen in our Southern Metropolitan Sydney network for a Trade Account Manager. Reporting to the Group Trade Manager, this position is Kingsford-based working across our Hudson & Mitre10 brands.

The right candidate can look forward to a competitive salary package which will be negotiated based on experience. The base package includes a tool-of-trade vehicle and the potential to earn additional incentives based on performance.

About the role

You will have previous external sales experience at a Sales Representative/Account Management level or similar capacity. Your ability to build strong relationships in a B2B environment within the residential building industry will see you succeed in this dynamic role. Having a passion for outstanding customer service will result in delivering the required sales targets and KPI’s whilst adding real value to our trade customers.

You will be an enthusiastic self-starter with proven results in driving sales growth in a target driven environment.

A high level of verbal and written communications, great presentation skills and it is also a requirement that you are confident working independently as well as proactively within a team environment.

What you will be doing

• Safety being part of our everyday culture
• You will be responsible for communicating and representing the Home Timber & Hardware brand to our key stakeholders through sales meetings, training and industry events
• Development and implementation of trade sales plans and initiatives
• Effective management of a diverse Builder centric customer base
• Analysis of sales and customer data to identify new opportunities
• The ability to attract new customers in addition to growing existing business
• Achievement of sales, margin and product mix targets

What you will bring to the role　

• A sound business acumen with the ability to understand relevant financials
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills are essential
• Previous experience in a similar sales role
• A comprehensive understanding of the Timber & Hardware market with previous experience in Timber, Plumbing and Building materials
• A strong ability to develop and maintain B2B relationships and influence decision-making

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!

About Us

For over 50 years Mitre 10 has been the local and independent hardware store to thousands of Australians. Our focus is on people, performance and providing great customer outcomes by working together and building partnerships.

Our vision is to grow & strengthen our business by investing in our people & developing strong partnerships with our customers and suppliers. We value employee engagement, individual respect, teamwork and a professional, responsive and ethical work environment.