About the Company Founded in 1937 in Milan, Mapei is a leading global chemical manufacturing company servicing the global construction industry. Mapei has contributed to the construction of some of the most important architectural and infrastructural works worldwide. With a 4 billion Euro turnover in 2022, 25 Product lines, 32 Main research centres in 20 countries, 100,000 tons CO2 offset, 92 manufacturing plants in 5 continents, 102 subsidiaries operating in 57 countries, the Group employs more than 12,000 staff worldwide.In Australia, the state-of-the-art plant in Brisbane produces over 57 thousand tons of product each year and up to 15 million litres of liquid product. The facility also houses R&D, quality control laboratories and training centre to develop industry technical expertise.As a market leader, Mapei Australia understands and recognises the contribution employees make to the success of our business. We are proud to be ranked among the "World's Best Employers" with Forbes' and Statista acknowledging Mapei's global endeavours excel in terms of corporate impact and image, talent development, gender equality and social responsibility. About the Opportunity Due to ongoing growth, a great opportunity has become available as a Technical Sales Representative – South Australia in our Resilient Line of products. This is a varied role where a good understanding of commercial and residential flooring systems, including floor preparation is a must. Your primary focus will be on strengthening our position in this market through our solid customer network. Working under the direction of the State Sales Manager you will be given the opportunity to establish and further grow our Resilient Line products across the state. The Role Promote Mapei products and their technical advantages to all existing and new clienteleTo always perform duties within the structure of Mapei Australia's policies (e.g. sales, pricing, expenses etc)Provide accurate project forecasting to the State Sales Manager for planning purposes Attend construction site meetings and offer sound technical assistance to all involved parties Travel to outer regions 4 times a year Report/document relevant information into Mapei CRM Increase Mapei's footprint with new customers and increased sales within your territory Gain project specifications through various means About You Minimum 5 years' experience within the flooring industry Previous sales experience a mustProjects management or estimating experience advantageous Be able to assist/organize training events Attention to detailReliable and honest Developed problem solving skillsAbility to build quick rapport with peopleA strong customer service delivery focus Language & Other Skills Proficient IT skills, Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, MS TeamsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively as a team memberAbility to be "hands on" and outcomes-focusedHave a continuous improvement mindset About the Benefits As you will be joining a growing company with substantial expansion plans over the coming years, a global company that has been in operation since 1937, this full-time role offers job stability where you can rest assured that you are joining a highly respected industry leader known for its innovative and environmentally sustainable product lines. With this key appointment, you will be joining in on our on-going success and in return for your experience and genuine commitment, a competitive remuneration package is on offer to attract outstanding candidates.Next Steps If you're a self-motivated technical salesperson looking to take the next step in your career - Apply Now!Applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. You must be eligible to work in Australia on a permanent, full-time basis to be considered for this position. Mapei Australia respectfully requests not to be approached by Recruiting firms.