Sales Manager

Wattyl are a part of a global company that produce a broad range of paints, varnishes, lacquers and special purpose protective coatings, incorporating trusted brands including Wattyl and Granosite. At Wattyl we develop products that meet Australian and Global eco standards which help us to protect our customers assets as well as our planet.

We are on the look-out for a highly motivated, driven People Leader to be part of this journey to future-proof our success as a Sales Manager in Metro VIC.

As the Sales Manager you will:

• Oversee the Annual Growth Planning process to deliver optimised and appropriately targeted call plans that ensure customer growth and the delivery of sales, product, volume, pricing, share of wallet and other organic growth targets.
• Provide leadership, guidance, coaching and training to the sales teams in assigned region
• Collaboration with Area Manager on sales and customer growth opportunities
• Ensure CRM system is fully utilised by sales team in line with expectations.
• Execute agreed brand strategy in line with the Regional Manager direction and the Trade & Marketing plan
• Build customer relationships that contribute to the long-term strength of the business and brand so that Wattyl becomes a preferred supplier in targeted groups.
• Monitor and communicate competitor activity to management & marketing
• Provide leadership to maintain a safe working environment and a high standard of business professionalism by implementing Wattyl EHS, Code of Conduct, Ethics & Company Values, Trade Practices and other company procedures and policies.

In order to be considered you will have:

• Business degree or equivalent highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of the construction industry and a sound commercial understanding of P&L management and associated key financial concepts
• The ability to work in a fast and ever-changing team environment and a passion for customer service and sales
• Relevant sales and people leadership experience, preferably with greater than 4 direct reports, applying a consistent coaching model to create and maintain a high performing sales team
• A track record in generating revenue and business development and the ability to increase sales through up selling and promotional initiatives
• An eye for detail with the ability to solve problems and lead change
• The ability to travel throughout the region

Wattyl a part of Hempel knows that a great business needs a Fantastic team, this is only possible with dedicated employees with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Therefore, Wattyl apart of Hempel is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all.

At Hempel (Wattyl) we offer you the flexibility to choose how you get the job done around the things you love. You will have the trust, support and autonomy to do your job and do it well. We value on-the-job learning and provide opportunities for professional development to help our ambitious, high achieving people pursue their goals.

This is a great opportunity to come on board with a supportive & fun team in a company you can continue to grow and develop with.

Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia - Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency to apply.