State Sales Manager - Trade

Haymes Paint

  • Adelaide, SA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
From our humble beginnings in 1935, Haymes Paint has grown to become Australia's largest Australian made and owned manufacturer of premium brand paints, finishes, and protective coatings. Now in our third generation of family ownership, we haven't slowed down on bringing new and better products to the market, always looking for new advances or opportunities for innovation. Our values of Truth, Passion, Motivation, Respect plus Listening and Learning are reflected in everything we do.Working closely with the National Trade Sales Manager, and supported by a strong team of infield sales professionals, you will be responsible for driving growth and expanding Haymes Paint's market share across South Australia.You will manage and develop relationships with key customer segments - including applicators, independent network resellers and agents, construction firms, and facility maintenance providers. In addition, you will play a key leadership role, coaching and mentoring infield team members to ensure high standards of capability, performance, and customer service.While primarily based in South Australia, the role will require occasional interstate travel.About you:
  • Significant, sales leadership experience, at state or national levels, preferably but not limited in the surface coatings or associated industries.
  • It is crucial that you are a visible customer and people focused business leader, able to build relationships with a variety of external plus internal stakeholders and drive new initiatives, with an understanding of how the strategies fit across the broader goals of the business.
  • The desire to lead from the front and work infield with sales team members providing coaching, training and managing performance.
  • Demonstrating empathy and resilience, with a problem-solving mindset.
  • With excellent business and strategic acumen, you will be well versed at translating business plans and visions into a consistent opportunity pipeline, accompanied by strong existing business retention and growth.
  • An ability to manage multiple time sensitive priorities while being agile and responsive, with a focus on core objectives.
  • You will be highly computer and CRM literate with the ability to effectively manage competing deadlines from various stakeholders' demands, ensuring successful delivery of targets and outcomes.
  • The ability to travel within your region where required for short periods.
Benefits
  • 50% off retail price of Haymes Paint manufactured products, including friends and family discounts
  • 6% Medibank Corporate discount
  • 20% New Balance discount
  • Ongoing training and support
  • Access to a range of workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Professional development opportunities
Please apply by including a recent resume and responding to the selection questions. Applications will close when suitable candidate is identified. Please note, we may start assessing applications as we receive them and appoint when a suitable candidate is identified.For further information about the role or for a confidential discussion contact Jason on 0406 381 153.We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.Disclaimer:Applications will only be considered from candidates with the right to work in Australia. Haymes Paint do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Haymes Paint is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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