Datacomms Business Development Manager

About us
With a National network of over 100 branches, Middy’s is the largest independent electrical wholesaler in Australia and have been in business for over 90 years. Our size and geographic diversity provides career options in broad and diverse employment areas throughout Australia. Supported by our core values our focus on customer service and innovation is leading the industry in staff development and customer satisfaction. This is a great time to join our flourishing company. The Role
Reporting to the Tech Energy Category Manager, we are seeking an ambitious and motivated person to join our specialised sales team as a Data & Communications Business Development Manager. You will be passionate about building strong customer relationships, prospecting for new business and supporting the branch network. This means leading from the front, showing initiative and being actively involved in external and internal sales activities. Areas covered
Metropolitan Melbourne

Some of the duties involved are:
•Build and execute branch Data & Communication business plans
•Assist with training and educating staff and customers
•Ability to build long term relationships with customers
•Strengthen supplier relationships with branch
•Work with Branch Manager on a marketing plan
•Identify new business opportunities
•Identify organic growth opportunities
•Look for ways to improve margin
•Work with Branch on stock management and good buying practices
•Ability to make sound decisions and resolve problems
•Maintain and improve the profitable sales of the Branch
•Prepare and conduct regular review meetings
•Complete regular reporting as required
•Ensure a strong safety culture within branches Some of the skills required are:
• Excellent communication & customer service skills
• Computer skills including office 365 and CRM an advantage
• Good time management & organisational skills
• Understanding customers’ needs
• Product knowledge
• Attention to detail A willingness to continue training & development is essential. A valid full driver’s licence is required with a clean driving record.
The successful applicant will receive a fully maintained company vehicle, laptop and mobile phone. The successful candidate will be required to be vaccinated against covid-19 and undergo a pre-employment medical including a Drug & Alcohol screening and agree to a National Criminal History Check To re-charge your career, apply now. #J-18808-Ljbffr