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?- Above award rate + 17.5% leave loading + annual increases + opportunity to cash out sick leave
- Be part of a growing Australian owned business where a company value is “fun”
- 8 weeks paid parental leave
- Free on-site parking, coffees and friday bbq breakfasts
- Wellbeing program including EAP services, health education sessions, fun runs and more
- Genuine training opportunities – sales cadetship, product training and leadership development
- Discounts on company product and access to exclusive offers from corporate partners
- Opportunity to build a career and take up different development opportunities
- Ongoing incentives and fun team rewards.
- Support an Account Manager "buddy" in providing outstanding customer service
- Processing orders and quotes in an efficient, accurate and prompt manner
- Build and continue developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Liaising with various suppliers to source products and information for customers
- Completing take offs and follow up on quote submissions
- Continually look for ways to add value to Bowens and our customers business
- Ideally, prior experience in a sales support/administration position processing orders and quotes.
- Possess a 'Customer Comes First' attitude with sound planning, organisational and attention to detail skills
- Strong communication skills both over the phone and via email.
- A willingness to learn and have fun whilst getting the job done
- Strong relationship building, analytical and problem solving skills
- A sales mindset with the ability to contribute to store KPI’s
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 sales support/administration role processing orders and quotes
- Customer-focused attitude with strong planning, organisational and attention to detail skills
- Strong communication skills (phone and email)
- Willingness to learn and a positive, team-oriented approach
- Strong relationship building, analytical and problem solving skills
- Sales mindset with ability to contribute to store KPIs
- Successful completion of pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing
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.
