Sales Representative

**About the Company**

Peninsula Paint Supplies is a trusted automotive refinish and industrial coatings distributor for PPG Industries (the largest paint manufacturer globally). We have been proudly trading for over 45 years and have built a reputation for delivering high-performance products and expert technical support to smash repairers, commercial vehicle manufacturers, and industrial coating specialists across South East Queensland.

Operating from branches in Kippa-Ring and Maroochydore, we serve our broad client base from Gympie to the Gold Coast with daily deliveries, custom paint mixing, technical training, and consumption reporting. Our business is built on strong supplier relationships, operational efficiency, and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

**About the Role**

We're seeking a motivated Sales Representative to join our team at our Kippa-Ring branch. In this hybrid role, you'll combine field visits, office-based work and remote tasks to manage and grow a portfolio of existing customers whilst actively developing new business opportunities across the automotive refinish, commercial vehicle manufacturing and industrial coatings sectors.

You will not be required to handle hands-on technical training or complex troubleshooting. Manufacturer partners such as PPG and 3M provide that support. Your role is centred on **excellent account management, superior customer service and driving sales growth across your territory**.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Maintaining strong, long-term relationships with customers across the territory
- Growing sales across existing and new accounts
- Providing product information and helping clients achieve positive outcomes
- Managing leads, quotes, and follow-ups accurately
- Collaborating with internal teams to ensure a smooth customer experience

**What You'll Do**
- Manage and grow a portfolio of existing customers through regular site visits and ongoing communication
- Build strong, long-term relationships with smash repairers, commercial vehicle workshops, and industrial clients
- Provide product advice, technical support, and solutions tailored to customer needs
- Identify new business opportunities and convert leads into sales
- Collaborate with warehouse and technical teams to ensure efficient service delivery
- Maintain accurate customer records and activity tracking in our CRM system

**What You'll Bring**
- A positive attitude and the confidence to talk with customers
- Experience in automotive refinish, spray painting, or coatings (or a genuine interest to learn)
- Experience in automotive refinish sales, spray painting workshop, industrial coatings, or paint mixing
- Automotive refinish qualifications or equivalent spray painter credentials (is highly desirable to provide product knowledge)
- The ability to manage your own time and work independently, whilst also being happy engage and work with your team to achieve the best outcomes for our customers
- Good communication skills and the willingness to problem-solve
- A current driver's licence without restrictions

**What We Offer**
- Competitive salary package negotiable based on experience
- Highly rewarding commission structure that is uncapped
- Company vehicle, mobile phone, and laptop
- Comprehensive training and product support from industry-leading suppliers including PPG and 3M
- A stable, reliable business with over 45 years of market presence
- Genuine opportunities for career development and progression
- Supportive team environment and long-term stability

You are a motivated sales professional with automotive refinish or coatings experience who thrives on building relationships and developing accounts. You understand the automotive repair and industrial coatings landscape, communicate effectively with technical professionals, and take pride in delivering excellent customer service. You're confident working independently in the field but also collaborative in team settings. You're looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy and the genuine opportunity to build a rewarding career in an established business.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

- How many years' experience do you have as an Automotive Sales Consultant?
- What Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems do you have experience using?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
- How many years' experience do you have as an Automotive Repair and Refinish Specialist?

Work Location: In person