Account Manager External (Agricultural/Industrial)

Our team in Melbourne currently has an opening for a Account Manager External (Agricultural/Industrial)

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for managing aportfolio of customers, improving and developing existing customerrelationships as well as identifying and actively seeking new product and salesgrowth opportunities. This role can be based in Queensland, New South Wales or Melbourne.

• Manage existing customers and develop new customer relationships
• Manage existing and establish new product and market opportunities driving business growth and market share
• Achieve sales targets by proactively leveraging all communication channels including digital channels and face to face interactions for a range of allocated products
• Increase GP and product portfolio by initiating opportunities to drive cross-selling / range-sell / value-based pricing
• Identify high potential accounts and determine strategies for converting prospects
• Following sales protocols and procedures, generate new leads and improve/increase conversion rates and sales interactions
• Utilising call planning, pipeline management, lead identification and qualification, undertake proactive sales calling and performance monitoring to drive sales and achieve set targets
• Raise customer awareness by assisting in determining the right products for the customer’s needs as well as raising customer awareness of product options/ opportunities
• Undertake joint visits with Managers and Principals as required
• Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders to determine the best solution for the customer and extracting maximum value (e.g., Sales Team, Product Management, Customer Service, Supply Chain)
• Submit accurate forecasts and forecast updates as requested on a timely basis, managing effective pricing strategies to include, but not limited to: Contracts, Pricing Agreements, Renewals, negotiations, and implementations
• Prepare and calculate accurate costings for materials
• Prepare and offer quotations to customer

YOUR PROFILE

• Tertiary qualified in an industry related discipline (science/chemistry)
• 5+ years B2B sales experience in a Agricultural/Industrial related commercial/sales role
• Technically sound in Agricultural/Industrial discipline with the ability to demonstrate and communicate the value proposition of Agricultural/Industrial products
• Experiencein distribution, chemical or other similar industry desirable but not essential

OUR OFFER

Our culture is driven by our valuesof Care, Trust, Clarity, Excellence and Safety. These values are the backbone to our success and help create aninclusive and supportive workplace.

We value diversity and look tocreate an environment where people want to work, feel supported and empoweredto do their best work and can realise their full potential.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants togrow and build on their career as well as developing people management skills.

Youwill be rewarded with:

* Being part of a highly recognised global brand name and growth organisation
* A competitive remuneration and benefits package including laptop, insurance benefits and incentive program
* Agile working arrangements
* Career and development opportunities designed to support and develop a successful career