This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys getting out in front of customers, building strong relationships and identifying opportunities to grow business within the industrial products and distribution sector.
We're looking for someone who is proactive, customer-focused and passionate about developing new business, while strengthening relationships with existing customers.
About the RoleAs Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving sales growth and expanding our customer base throughout the Auckland region.
Working closely with our internal sales and branch teams, you'll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing customer relationships and delivering practical product solutions that meet our customers' needs.
Key responsibilities include:
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Identifying and developing new business opportunities across the Auckland region.
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing customers.
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Proactively seeking opportunities to increase sales and grow market share.
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Understanding customer requirements and recommending suitable products and solutions.
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Developing and implementing sales strategies to achieve business growth targets.
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Working collaboratively with internal sales and branch teams to deliver excellent customer service.
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Maintaining a strong understanding of market trends, competitor activity and customer needs.
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Managing your sales pipeline and providing regular updates on opportunities and progress.
We're looking for someone who enjoys the challenge of growing a business and takes pride in building long-term customer relationships.
Ideally, you will bring:
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Demonstrated experience in business development, account management or external sales.
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Experience within industrial distribution, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance or a related industry would be highly regarded.
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A proven ability to identify opportunities and convert them into sales.
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Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
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A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.
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Commercial awareness and a genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
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A current driver's licence.
What's on Offer?
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An opportunity to play a key role in growing an established industrial distribution business.
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A varied and autonomous role with the ability to make a real impact.
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The support of an experienced and knowledgeable team.
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Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.
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A competitive remuneration package reflective of experience.
If you're a driven sales professional who enjoys developing new business, building relationships and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your career.
Applied Industrial Technologies is a global industrial distribution company. We partner with over 4,000 world-class manufacturers and we are an industry-leading, value-added distributor of a variety of innovative and reliable industrial products.
On a local level, with 33 locations throughout Australia and New Zealand, we specialise in a wide variety of industrial products including Power Transmissions and Bearings. We are currently experiencing an exciting growth stage and we continue to be committed to our objective to be an efficient and effective supply chain manager of products and services.