Marine Paint Sales

**Marine Paint Sales**

**About us**

Marine Trade Supplies is one of the most recognised and respected brands in the SE Qld Marine Paint Industry. Marine Trade Supplies was established in 2001 and operates a specialized Marine & Protective coatings division distributing various brands to suit the local Marine Industry. We distribute Akzonobel brands such as Awlgrip, International Yacht, International Marine, Jotun, PPG Marine, Resene & Altex brands, Hempel Yacht & Valspar Wattyl. Our diverse range allows us to cater to near 90% of the marine refinishing requirements we come across at our outlet, based in Australia’s Greatest Boat Yard, The Boat Works Coomera on the Gold Coast. A vacancy has arisen in our Marine & Protective Coatings Division assisting the department manager in every aspect of the operation in our Coomera outlet.

**About the role**

We require a bright ambitious sales professional who preferably has experience working within the marine paint industry. This position would be ideal for someone who possess both account management and operational skills. This position will suit someone seeking a long term career in a stable and progressive company. The role is based in our Coomera Trade Outlet in Coomera on the Gold Coast Queensland.

**Duties & Responsibilities**

This role is dedicated to assisting our Marine & Protective Coatings Manager in day to day operations of our Marine & Protective Coating Division. You will assist in the full operational running of a Trade, Retail, Industrial, Protective & Marine Coatings division. It will involve picking & packing orders, local delivery & pickup of orders. The role will mean you will be not only selling paints, but everything that goes with painting. Orders include tapes, masking, abrasives & much more. The successful applicant will be flexible, self-motivated, have high ideals of customer service, preferable technical knowledge of marine, industrial & protective paint systems and want to join a happy, progressive, and successful team. You will remain engaged in the local marine industry through following projects and not adverse to lifting the companies profile by engaging with the many local trades we deal with on a daily basis. Monitor and communicate local competitor activity to Marine Trade Supplies management. Work in collaboration with Marine Trade Supplies strategic supply partners to ensure alignment on new business targets to support in the overall delivery of store budgets. This is your opportunity to shine in the marine industry. You will be dealing with the best marine refinishing companies in Australia and learning from the best coach in the business here at Marine Trade Supplies. We will expect you to perform in line with key company objectives and standard operating procedure.

**Skills & Experience**

A proven history of achieving sales growth whilst controlling operational expenses will be highly regarded. This is a demanding role and we are seeking a high caliber applicant. Marine Paint Industry experience is preferred but not essential. Applicants that have also had Trade/Retail/Hardware industry experience or related building industry experience will be highly considered. High level of written and oral presentation skills. Ability to prioritize and work effectively to manage several projects at once. You will be required to hold and maintain a drivers license in order to maintain this position.

Pay: $55,371.16 - $85,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Coomera, QLD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Full Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person