BDM and account management across a well-established trade channel Autonomous role backed by a practical manager who trusts you to deliver $120K Car Allowance Super fantastic culture What’s in it for you This is a role where you put your plan in place and execute it. You’ll own the trade channel in QLD outright, managing your own call cycle and being accountable for your results. Your manager is practical and hands-on; trusting you to do your job without micromanagement. You’ll also work alongside the specification and builders sales team, following up on projects being serviced through your merchants and hardware network. It’s a collaborative setup that gives you additional sales without losing your independence. You’ll be well-equipped with a CRM, marketing and branding support, and a peer group across the country in similar roles. About the company Our client is a well-established manufacturer and supplier of plumbing and building products, with a portfolio of well-known brands and a reputation built over decades. Uniquely, they carry both locally manufactured and imported product ranges, giving their sales team a genuinely competitive story to tell across every customer conversation. They hire experienced trade sales professionals and back them with the resources to succeed. Your responsibilities Develop and grow relationships with hardware stores, plumbing merchants and contractors across Brisbane and surrounds, building a loyal base that generates consistent results Create product demand through direct engagement with trades, builders and TAFE students, becoming a trusted resource in your territory Collaborate with the QLD specification and builders team to capture project opportunities flowing through your merchant network Develop and implement sales strategies tailored to your territory, giving you real ownership over how you grow the business Manage a structured call cycle across the Brisbane region, with some broader QLD travel as required Negotiate confidently with business owners, purchasing officers, trades and merchants to achieve strong commercial outcomes Launch, educate and train customers on new and existing product lines, driving adoption and maximising share of wallet Identify and convert opportunities to grow revenue within your existing customer base What you’ll need Proven experience selling to trade customers, ideally across major hardware stores, plumbing merchants and tradies Strong territory management skills and the ability to build and execute an account plan Confident negotiator with a natural ability to build rapport and long-term customer relationships A proactive, accountable mindset with the ability to resolve issues and exceed customer expectations Solid administration and CRM skills to keep your territory organised Ready to Apply? Saunders Lynn and Company is dedicated to serving the needs of the construction, hardware, and architectural products markets. All applications are treated in strict confidence. Please click apply now or contact Kerri O'Connor or Rashie Cardano on (02) 9002 3009 to find out more about this career opportunity. Please quote the Assignment No.1440177. Every candidate will receive a response from the team at Saunders Lynn, either by phone or email. We believe every person who applies deserves a response. We are taking a stand against “only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.” We are not lazy.
