Short description:You'll have the autonomy to unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and make strategic decisions for your region that will shape our future.

3 bullet points:

• Manage, coach, and develop your team of 11
• Recognition programs and bonus scheme for your performance!
• Opportunities for career growth and development!

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Sales Manager to join our team in NSW. This is a pivotal role where you will coach, mentor and lead a high-performing external sales team, and ensure the success of our business in NSW South, an area that includes Metropolitan Sydney and surrounds, Illawarra & South Coast, Central West and Riverina regions of NSW.

You will work with Sales Representatives & BDMs to grow the business; this is a hands-on role and you will be spending the majority of your time working directly on developing new customer relationships as well as ensuring the retention and growth of our existing customer base along with the positive development of your team’s skills and knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning and effective utilisation of external sales resource across the NSW South region, ensuring efficiency and alignment with company goals.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of external salespeople to achieve sales and business development excellence with focus on our Customer Value Proposition.
• Drive business growth by identifying opportunities, implementing strategies, and ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, improve processes, and optimize performance.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and ensure profitability within the designated area.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably as a Sales Manager or similar position, within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in high volume sales within industrial products, Bearings, Power Transmissions products and services – would be advantageous.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to analyse data, develop strategies, and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated success in managing teams, driving performance, and achieving business objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Proficiency in using business software and tools to monitor performance and drive results.

What we offer you!

• Access to employee benefits, including discounts on products and services.
• Opportunities for career growth and development within the GPC network.
• Full day induction to help you settle into the business and position.
• Recognition programs and bonus scheme for your performance.
• Free access to webinars, training events and courses; we promote a culture of continuous learning and assisting you to reach your full potentials.
• Eligible for 1Good to Give Leave Day per calendar year in addition to normal leave entitlements to participate in volunteering activities
• Uniforms supplied – feel like a team.
• Parental leave top-up allowance
• Work with industry-leading products and services.
• Employee Assistance Program with access to mental health and well-being support initiatives including confidential counselling services

About Motion

Motion is a leader in the distribution of Bearings and Power Transmission. We operate across Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, and Singapore.

With 1700 staff members in Australia, we focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people.

Want to learn more about us, visit our website https://www.motion.com.au/

So, if you are interested in joining our group don’t wait, apply now, and let us help you empower your career in motion!

MOTION is an equal opportunity employer

You must be either an Australian Citizen or a holder of an Australian Permanent Residency Visa to be eligible to apply for this position.

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