Account Manager - Western Australia

Coogee Chemicals is an innovative and highly successful private company pursuing growth through the supply of industrial, agricultural and mineral processing chemicals to the Australian and International markets. Our expansive operations in WA, Queensland and Victoria provide numerous products and services, including chemical manufacturing, tank terminals and transport, to a variety of clients across the region.

Why join Coogee

The people within our team come from different walks of life offering a wealth of knowledge and operational experience. Our team is dedicated and passionate to delivering results to provide optimal manufacturing and terminal operations within Australia. We have employees who have been with the Company for over 10,15 and 20 years so we must be doing something right!

Our Sales and Marketing team is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and proactive Account Manager - WA who will enjoy being part of a small tight knit team, and who has a passion for delivering outcomes within the water treatment, mineral resources, petrochemical and chemical industries.

We are seeking team oriented, safety conscious candidates, who are interested in consolidating their experience and potential. If you are keen to learn, can demonstrate commitment, possess a strong work ethic and interested in developing your career in a role that offers challenges and variety, then look no further. 

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary and financial incentives. 
• Annual fitness reimbursement.
• Secure permanent employment with an essential services business with over 50 years of experience. 
• Company Superannuation including Income Protection.
• Mid year events, annual Christmas parties and kids Christmas parties. 
• Free annual flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Participate in draws to win AFL Tickets for the West Coast Eagles and Dockers games.

The position 

 The core responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Build effective customer relationships through customer engagement.
• Determine existing and potential customers’ chemical needs.
• Develop a thorough understanding of a customer’s business requirements and operational issues. 
• Review customer prices, taking into consideration changes to cost of production.
• Establish sales proposals to new customers.
• Provide technical support to customers in relation to company products.
• Negotiate, draft, execute and manage customer supply contracts.
• Liaise with Coogee legal advisors in relation to customer supply contracts. 
• Identify opportunities to achieve market penetration of existing products to existing and potential customers. 
• Gather market data through customer interactions, EPCM, and industry events, and analysing the data to determine whether there is a strong business case for new business. 

The successful candidate 

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Desirable – Bachelor degree in an applicable field
• A basic understanding of chemistry
• Ability to interface with customers
• Ability to prepare sales proposals and contracts
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to interpret financial accounts
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to act in a confidential manner where appropriate
• Ability to work in a team

For the right candidate, this is an exciting opportunity to join a secure, well established and successful business which provides significant career development prospects. 

To submit your application please do so by clicking the “Apply for this job” link and submitting your current resume and cover letter outlining how you meet the above criteria.

Applications close on Wednesday, 19 June 2024.

To apply for this position you must have the legal right to live and work in Australia.

Coogee is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity in our workforce and we have fitness for work policies in place at all of our sites.

Please be aware that applicants may be required to provide a National Police Certificate (Australia-wide Criminal History) prior to commencement in this role.

For further information on our company, visit www.coogee.com.au