Area Sales Manager - Mackay | Target underground and open cast mining industry | Conveyor belt equipment Your new company A worldwide market leader in the manufacture and sale of conveyor belt fasteners, cleaners and maintenance products. We are seeking an Area Sales Manager to expand our sales of quality German and Australian-made products in North Queensland. A well-known German company who has subsidiary branches located all around the world, the local subsidiary has been in operation since the early 1990s, importing and distributing quality German-engineered products across the industrial, automotive and mining markets. Your new role Based in Mackay, this role will be focused on managing and growing sales in the North Queensland area. You will maintain and deepen existing relationships with customers and seek out new opportunities for growth. To be successful in this role, you will be proactive in identifying and solving customer issues, developing the product knowledge needed to tailor the right solution for your customers needs. As the primary contact for business in your region, building relationships is key and requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Further to the core focus on Underground and Open Cut Mining, there is also the opportunity to explore other markets that use conveyor belts and explore opportunities to expand the breadth of industries to increase revenue lines - this could include recycling, quarrying and agriculture. What you'll need to Knowledge and a proven track record of selling mining supplies into underground and open-cut mining in the Mackay and Bowen Basin regions - with a history of developing customer relationships in this area, so that you understand the customer base and geography and can travel based on a 4-week call cycle around the region with a couple of nights staying away per week. A good understanding of the mining industry, preferably conveyors and conveyor maintenance - A high level of mechanical aptitude. A trade or mechanical background is helpful but not essential. Unrestricted drivers licence and willingness to travel throughout the assigned region. Excellent organisational skills with a proven ability to prioritise workload and work independently. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. High level computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems. Experience with developing, monitoring and achieving sales budgets. Ability to conduct on-site product training of customer employees (Cert IV in Training & Assessment will be provided). What you'll get in return The company will pay the market base salary indicative of the depth of the experience outlined above, plus super, a fully maintained company vehicle, and a commission scheme set based on revenue and profit targets for the Mackay and Bowen Basin region. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 2875104