About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Account Manager to join the Sales team at Pioneer Water Tanks - based out of our New South Wales or Victoria Ahrens Offices. This role focuses on our Australian Dealer Network, along with offering support to our international markets. Reporting to the National Sales Manager, the successful candidate will build strong working relationship both domestically and abroad to offer dealer and customer support, identify new sales opportunities and grow our distribution network.
Key Responsibilities
1. Achieve sales targets by developing competitive and profitable sales proposals and tender documents.
2. Supports our Dealer Network to achieve departmental sales budget and business plan.
3. Increase sales revenue by supporting dealers to grow business in respective territories.
4. Continually nurtures personal relationships with Dealers and support to increase sales and grow the Dealers business.
5. Identify new sales opportunities in the respective markets and work with the Sales Manager to convert opportunities into sales.
6. Management of our CRM systems to track activity in sales channel.
7. Become the go to person, for both internal and external stakeholders for account related queries.
8. Reach out to dealers on a regular basis seeking information and status on their yearly sales targets.
9. Maintaining regular follow-up with Project Management team to achieve smooth operation processes.
10. Identify opportunities for improvement within our sales and account management processes.
11. Measure and track territory performances and establish working plans, to turn around under-performing areas.
12. Take a proactive approach to understanding each dealer’s unique business’ and then with consultation with the sales manager, facilitate initiatives to help them improve.
Skills and Experience
13. Previous experience in a sales role in the Rural Infrastructure industry – experience in the water storage industry will be highly regarded.
14. Proven sales or account management success.
15. Strong customers service, interpersonal and relationship building skills – with the ability to communicate, negotiate and develop a strong rapport with both internal and external stakeholders.
16. Understanding of CRM systems, Microsoft suit and social media platforms.
17. Analytical aptitude, with demonstrated experience in business mapping and execution.
18. Results driven attitude.
Why Work at Ahrens & Pioneer Water Tanks
Ahrens is a fifth-generation, South Australian family-owned company, with 120 years’ experience in delivering a diverse range of high-quality and cost effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas.
We have become a full Construction, Engineering, Mining Services, Sheds & Silos and Water Storage company which provides complete turnkey project solutions, supported by 26 divisions and backed by 1300-plus people.
We are continually evolving and investing in our people and facilities to achieve satisfying outcomes.
We strive for a positive and supportive team culture which embraces diversity and innovation, and aligns with our core values including commitment, integrity and safety. In return we reward those who passionately work towards realising our vision.
Benefits
19. Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family’s health & wellbeing
20. Discounts to some of Australia’s leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles and more
21. Generous paid parental leave entitlements to support you and your family
22. Annual Employee Donation Scheme to support a charity/cause of your choice
23. Family, social and team building events
24. Opportunities for career progression
How to Apply
Ahrens & Pioneer Water Tanks are Equal Opportunity employers who recognise the value in a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to promote an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all genders and people of Indigenous backgrounds.