Account Manager

**What's in it for you?**
If you're an ambitious sales professional looking for not just a good job but also a longer-term opportunity for your career development, then this role could be an excellent fit for you In this varied sales role, you will win new business opportunities and maintain positive working relationships with an existing customer base. Couple these sales skills with technical aptitude to understand the ins and outs of paints and coatings for success in this position. You will work closely with strategic partners and a collaborative team that fosters a supporting work atmosphere for your job satisfaction. For your efforts, you'll earn a salary between $85k - $90k, plus superannuation. You'll also enjoy benefits like:
**Company car**:You'll be provided with a fully maintained company vehicle to cover the cost of travel
**Career progression**:Enjoy career development opportunities with role performance and a great work ethic
**Reputation**:Work at one of the most recognised and respected brands in the Australian paint industry
**Great company**:Join an organisation that has a great culture and recognises and rewards its employees' hard work
**Flexibility**:You will share your time between working from home, on the road, and at the office
**Training**:Undergo an induction program and ongoing training for success in the role

**About the role**

**Main tasks**:You will play a pivotal role in driving business growth, maintaining customer relationships, and contributing to the success and reputation of the company in the Australian paint industry.

**Other tasks**:

- **Seek** and develop new business opportunities, particularly within the automotive and industrial industries, around the Northern Rivers and Southern Gold Coast area.
- **Manage** and nurture existing customer accounts, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty while generating increased business.
- **Work** towards and contribute to achieving sales budgets and targets, demonstrating a strong focus on meeting and exceeding key performance indicators.
- **Utilise** your technical knowledge of architectural, industrial, and protective paint systems to provide expertise and support to customers and effectively represent the company's product offerings.
- **Maintain** relationships with existing customers, focusing on those in the automotive, industrial, protective, and marine coatings industries, including panel/crash shops, fabricators, and refinishers.
- **Stay** informed about the local competitive landscape within the industry and adapt strategies to maintain the company's strong position in the market.
- **Collaborate** closely with strategic supply partners to ensure the availability of products, address customer needs, and enhance the overall customer experience.
- **Demonstrate** self-motivation and flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions.

**About the company**

You have the chance to work for an Australian-owned and operated paint and decorator retailer, widely recognised and respected in the Australian paint industry. With a chain of specialist paint stores across the country, the business has established itself as one of the leading brands in the industry. You'll be based at the company headquarters and share your time on the road and client-facing. The business is committed to providing high-quality products and excellent customer service, as well as engaging with its community and providing local jobs and opportunities to other organisations in the area. The team takes pride in the quality of products on offer, and you'll work from a branch with some exceptionally knowledgeable paint experts from whom you can learn more about the industry
- Success in both new business development & account management in a previous sales role
- Possess strong technical aptitude, particularly related to industrial, architectural or paint & coating systems
- Self-motivation, flexibility, negotiation skills, collaboration, & exceptional customer relations capabilitie

**You will be highly regarded if you also have**:

- A background in the coatings industry, primarily related to the automotive, protective, industrial, or marine sectors
- Working knowledge of protective coatings or spray equipment & refinishing supplies
- Active contacts in panel beating and crash shops, refinishers, or fabricators

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted due to the high number of applicants.

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