Our client, an award-winning, respected, market-leading manufacturer and distributor of premium lighting products and solutions nationally, is looking for an experienced Sales Manager with electrical industry expertise to lead, develop and enhance the capabilities of the NSW sales team.

This role is designed to support and encourage increased customer visibility and greater market penetration through team effort. In this role, your focus will be on creating and demonstrating a sales excellence culture, and positive, profitable business partnerships both personally and via your team.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in sales leadership, ideally within the electrical products industry, and be motivated to cultivate and consolidate mutually rewarding partnerships whilst nurturing additional sales growth.

The preferred candidate will have networks and proven relationships in the commercial, residential & industrial electrical wholesaler and contractor sectors.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have the following skills and experience as a minimum:

• Proven sales leadership skills
• Proven people management skills, mentoring and coaching
• Demonstrable success in channel and key account management
• High level negotiation and presentation skills
• Strong customer focus
• Marketing & strategic planning and budget planning experience
• Proven success in driving improved service levels
• Strong process planning and implementation skills
• A technical aptitude for product application
• Electrical industry experience and/or qualifications.

In this role, you will develop and guide a sales team in driving market share growth and brand awareness into a variety of industry contacts, so it is essential that you can demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills.

The selected candidate will have proven business acumen, a coaching and mentoring leadership style, demonstrable planning and organizing skills. It is essential that you have a "hands-on" work ethic; leading by example is a prerequisite to the success of this person and their role.

In return, you will receive a competitive package that includes base salary, super a car allowance and bonuses.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience, and you have the energy, motivation and aptitude to make a significant contribution, please forward your CV directly to [email protected]