Area Sales Manager / Sales Representative

Do you have that hunter / hunger mentality?
Are you searching for an exciting new opportunity to elevate your career to the next step?
Do you have relevant retail & or sales experience in Power Tools?
Do you want to join a Powerhouse Global organisation?
We are currently offering an opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join us as an Area Sales Manager. This is a permanent full-time opportunity and will be a home office position based in Christchurch, with a region that covers the South Island (excluding Nelson / Blenheim). Due to the high volume of local travel required, the role includes the use of a Tool of Trade vehicle.
Position responsibilities will include:
Developing, maintaining and executing territory plans to achieve sales and profit targets, maximising potential, and growing market share
Planning and relationship management for our customer base
Exploring and developing new business opportunities
Promoting product releases and promotional activities to build brand awareness
Reporting on market trends, activities and competitor information
Providing timely and accurate sales forecasts and developing initiatives to close gaps or optimize new opportunities
Attendance at Trade events, store openings and required training
We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starting sales professional, excited by the Power Tools / Trades industry, to drive growth and profitability in our South Island region.
You should be able to demonstrate the following:
A high level of market, competitor and product knowledge
Experience using CRM programs
Web based reporting using Tableau or similar tool
Proficient in MS Office and MS Teams
The ability to uphold and execute all Sales Excellence processes and standards
Proven sales experience and success
Planning, negotiation, and presentation skills
High attention to detail and self-discipline
Power tools / hardware / trade experience is desirable
Exposure to the Construction industry is advantageous
Stakeholder engagement and business acumen is highly regarded
Regular state-based travel and occasional interstate / international travel

Skills
Tableau, CRM, Negotiation

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No