Business Manager

Join one of Australia’s most trusted brands
- Access to a range of great product discounts
- Market leading learning and development

**Our Company**

Proudly part of the DuluxGroup, Selleys is a market leading brand with 75 years of world class quality and product innovation. We have an extensive product range that is sold via both trade and retail channels and have recently expanded the business globally. People are at the core of what we do, if you are looking for a fast growth environment that will allow you to produce meaningful work with great people, keep reading

**Your Role**

As a Business Manager you are responsible for developing and implementing strategies and plans that deliver sustained, profitable growth within the Independent Hardware Group and Paint Specialists. The role can be based in Clayton, VIC or Padstow, NSW.

This role provides leadership, strategic direction and ongoing coaching to build an engaged, committed and accountable internal team whilst building strong, productive and sustainable business relationships with the IHG Team. The role also works in close partnership with the Selleys field team to maximise and drive field sales effectiveness and the DuluxGroup wide merchandising team of 170+ people.

Key to your success in this role is your ability to leverage your strong account and category management skills whilst relying on your established and effective working relationships with key stakeholders. You will create quality and impactful presentations and showcase your analytical ability by owning the sales data including accurate forecasting.

As well as you commercal ability, you thrive on building personal connections that turn into positive business outcomes, this role provides great exposure and the opportunity to grow your career with DuluxGroup into the future. You'll have the ownership and support you need to succeed, both from your leaders and your colleagues.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead the team to deliver commercial objectives including sales value, sales volume, share growth and profit targets
- Develop, internally align and execute the IHG & Paint Specialists strategy to achieve business objectives
- Build and maintain a clear rolling forecast in partnership with supply planners whilst maintaining models and trackers to inform the forecast
- Lead our approach to key account planning, category reviews, sales cycle planning
- Deliver win/win customer solutions that make Selleys the supplier of choice
- Build and maintain a purposeful safe work culture within the team
- Be a strong, positive and productive member of the Commercial Leadership Team

**Benefits**
- Enjoy comprehensive, holistic health and well-being support, including our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
- Let us cover the gap for you, employees with private health insurance extras cover can claim up to $1000 out of pocket gap costs annually
- Give back to the communities in which we live and work, with our “Community Action Day” and other programs
- Market leading Learning and Development initiatives and genuine career pathways to accelerate your growth
- 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks paid partner leave available from the first day you start working with us.
- Feel truly valued through our employee recognition programs
- Enjoy generous discounts on DuluxGroup products and through our corporate partnerships

**Skills & Experience**
- Business Degree in Commerce, Marketing or Finance
- Significant sales leadership, account management and marketing experience in retail and/or hardware industry
- Ability to analyse and interpret data to identify commercial drivers and forecasts
- Strong people leadership, coaching and management with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders
- Strategic operator with a track record of follow through and delivery
- High customer service orientation with strong influencing and negotiating skills

**Imagine a better place**

At DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it

You'll work with over 50 iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.

At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.

If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here.

**How to apply**:
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