Sales Officer

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Location: Kwinana, Western Australia.

We are a fully integrated mine-to-refinery operation, supplying high quality lithium hydroxide to global markets and enabling approximately 1 million electric vehicles to go on the road, every year for the next 50 years. We foster a culture where people with different skills, experiences and backgrounds are welcomed and set up for success.

• Assist in developing and implementing a Sales Strategy for By-Products to achieve agreed sales targets in volume and price.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key global and domestic customers, ensuring a coordinated and customer-focused approach.
• Identify and manage strategic sales opportunities to optimize business performance and deliver satisfactory returns.
• Collaborate with the Commercial and Production teams to grow By-Product sales and align with business strategies.
• Support logistics and regulatory processes for product delivery, ensuring compliance with agreed incoterms.
• Provide customer feedback to the Production team to enhance product understanding and align supply chain strategies.
• Contribute to sales budgets, forecasts, and marketing/pricing strategies to achieve financial and corporate goals.
• Promote a strong safety culture, adhering to health, safety, environmental, and regulatory policies.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Education: Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Engineering, Science, or Commerce (Nice to have but not essential)
• Qualifications: Current Driver's Licence
• Experience: Experience in a B2B industry, ideally in chemical manufacturing or similar, is highly desirable but not essential. Proven sales and customer management experience with strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
• High-level communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated relationship management experience.
  • Skills: Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills; Outstanding communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; Advanced computer literacy (SAP, MS Office, internet-based applications); Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills; Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team; Knowledge of logistics and international shipping is advantageous.
  Why Join Covalent Lithium
  • Prioritizes health, safety, and environmental responsibility.
  • Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer focus.
  • Offers opportunities to contribute to strategic business growth and make a meaningful impact.
  Application Details

How To Apply: If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role with Covalent Lithium, apply now via SEEK with your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications close: Tuesday 23rd September.

A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the role, candidate experience, skills and qualifications will be offered.

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

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Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Business Development

Industries: Mining