Product Specialist

**About us**

You've probably heard of Coates or seen our orange hire equipment on job sites around Australia. But we're more than just scissor lifts and diggers. We're an end-to-end solutions company operating across five key areas: Equipment Hire; Engineering Solutions; Industrial Solutions; Power & HVAC; and Training.

We're proudly Australian-owned, with a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects, and an exciting future focused on digital transformation, sustainability and growth.

At Coates, we understand that we're nothing without great people. So, you don't just work for us, we work for you. We're here to support and equip you with great training and development, flexible work options and a positive team environment to help you build your career from the ground up or take it to the next level.

**Your new role awaits **

We are currently seeking an Engineering Solutions Specialist to join our West Australian Engineering Solutions team. This position plays a pivotal role in the Sales, Products and Operational teams. Reporting to the Regional Manager, the role is responsible for providing market intelligence, securing sales opportunities, and providing product specific technical expertise to both internal and external clients in order to maximise the growth of our Engineering Solutions business. There is a strong focus on exploring and supporting new initiatives.

**A typical day will include**:

- Working with the local sales team to drive product awareness and technical product expertise to existing and new customers.
- Developing key relationships with customers to develop a strong pipeline.
- Promoting the Coates product range and capability as a major supplier of Dewatering, Water treatment, Pumping solutions and Shoring
- Leading our uncompromising Safety First culture throughout the organisation and understand this is a major part of our Value proposition to our customers

**What you'll bring to the role**:

- Degree qualifications in a related field can be an advantage
- Extensive product, or sales experience
- Hire industry or Civil construction experience
- Proven success in prospecting for growth from existing and potential customers.
- Experience in negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Presentation skills with the ability to deliver product training to internal and external customers.
- Analytical skills to identify product performance.
- The drive and energy to maximise the impact of the broader sales and branch teams.

**What you'll get in return**

As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of perks and benefits including:

- Competitive remuneration (because we value great work and believe it should be rewarded)
- Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work life with your home life
- Training and development to help build your career and equip you for success.
- Purchased extra leave program if you want some more time to do the things you love
- Discounted hire equipment so you can finally finish that home reno job
- Supportive and inclusive team culture that empowers you to do your best work
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional and confidential counselling and support
- Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation so you can connect to your community

**Why Coates?**

At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included. So, we're proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and working to continually improve gender representation and the development of our future female leaders via our annual LEAP program.

Safety always comes first at Coates. Our safety-driven processes and policies aim to ensure all stakeholders go to work and return home safely to their families and communities.

And to deliver on our wider people and planet responsibilities, we're committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and supporting our national charities and local communities through the Coates Foundation.

**Ready to apply?**

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. We're committed to continually increasing the diversity of our workforce, including leadership levels. We actively encourage all people to apply.

**Coates. **Equipped for you