Bowens is an AFR Top 150 privately owned business and the largest independent supplier of building materials in Australia with a proud history dating back to 1894. We have 700+ employees and pride ourselves on being a leader in the supply of building products to the trade market, innovation and our employee development/training programs.
Why join Bowens?- Competitive salary + company vehicle + achievable bonus structure + annual salary reviews
- 8 weeks paid parental leave
- Free on-site parking, unlimited barista made coffee and Friday cooked BBQ brekky.
- Be part of a growing Australian owned family business where a company value is “fun”
- Ongoing incentives, great employee events and fun team rewards
- Wellbeing program including EAP services and health education sessions
- Genuine training opportunities - product training, sales and leadership development
- Discounts on company product and access to exclusive offers from corporate partners (Mazda and Jetts Gym for example)
- Opportunity to build a career and take up different development opportunities
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Sales Manager, we are seeking a full-time Sales Rep/Account Manager to meet with their customers on site. With the full support of your internal sales buddy, you will take ownership of your customer list servicing both new and existing customers.
Your duties will include but are not limited to:- Maximise sales, margin and profit performance
- Grow existing customer base whilst providing exceptional service to an existing customer list
- Keep up to date with the latest product developments
- Perform regular reporting and administration tasks
- Represent the Bowens brand to customers
- Prior experience as a high performing professional in a competitive and fast paced sales role
- A valid driver’s licence
- Industry knowledge and a sound understanding of market trends and competitor activity
- Excellent interpersonal skills, highly self-motivated with a can-do attitude;
- An ability to deliver outstanding service and build great relationships
- A self-motivated approach and strong follow through on customers' requests
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and exceptional time management skills
All applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Due to high number of applicants only successful applicants will be contacted. No agencies please.
Skills Required
- Prior experience in a competitive, fast-paced sales role
- Valid driver's licence
- Industry knowledge and understanding of market trends and competitors
- Excellent interpersonal skills and highly self-motivated attitude
- Ability to deliver outstanding customer service and build strong relationships
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional time management and strong follow-through on customer requests
- Willingness to meet customers on site and travel within territory
- Able to complete pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing
- Available for full-time position
What We Do
Established in 1894, Bowens is a fourth-generation family-owned Australian business, supplying one of the largest varieties of quality timber and building supplies in Australia. With Delivery, Click + Collect, and 50,000 products across 20 stores throughout Melbourne and Regional Victoria, Bowens offers an extensive range of building materials, hardware and on-site hire products suitable for all stages of the building process.
