Metcash

Trade Account Manager

Metcash

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Narooma • Australia

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About the role

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with trade customers, including builders, contractors, and construction professionals.
  • Promote the company's large range of timber and hardware products, providing expert advice and solutions to meet customers' needs.
  • Identify new business opportunities and establish a strong presence.
  • Achieve sales targets and contribute to the growth of the trade division.
  • Collaborate with the trade team and other departments to ensure efficient order processing, timely deliveries, and exceptional customer service.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to provide valuable insights and recommendations.
  • Prepare and deliver sales presentations, quotes, and proposals to prospective and existing customers.
  • Provide accurate and timely sales reports and forecasts to the management team.

Requirements

  • Experience in trade sales, preferably within the timber and hardware industry.
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and building strong customer relationships.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence a diverse customer base.
  • Sound product knowledge and the ability to provide technical advice and recommendations.
  • Strong negotiation and closing skills, with the ability to drive sales opportunities to completion.
  • Self-motivated and results-driven, with a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing business opportunities.
  • Familiarity with CRM software and other sales tools.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the assigned territory.
Benefits
  • Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually
  • Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities
  • Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers
  • Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion
  • Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)
  • Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia
  • Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
trade salessales presentationssales reportssales forecaststechnical advicenegotiation skillsclosing skillscustomer relationship management
Soft skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsself-motivatedresults-drivenproactive approach
Certifications
valid driver's license