Total 294 distribution manager job vacancies in TAS - Hobart & Southern Tasmania

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven professional to join us as Account Manager in Tasmania.

Highgate Group is a leading supplier of packaging and processing consumables to meat processors and food manufacturers across Australia.

We are seeking an experienced Key Account Manager to join our fast-paced, growing team. In this exciting role, you will build relationships and grow sales with existing and new customers across Tasmania.  

Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow existing key accounts across Tasmania.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings 3-4 days a week.
• Proactive telephone calls to generate and follow up sales opportunities and close deals.
• Discover customer pain points and present best suited tailored solutions.
• Passionately promote Highgate Group’s products and solutions at every opportunity.
• Demonstrate a driven and pleasantly persistent attitude, whilst upholding company core values and standards.
• Work closely with the internal sales team and business development managers.
• Maintain and update information regularly in the company CRM system.
• Work autonomously with a self-motivated and determined approach, collaborating effectively inside and outside the organization, meeting attendance requirements, and producing quality work and results.

• Minimum 3-5 years in a similar role, demonstrating strong sales skills.
• Trustworthy and professional, with a positive can-do attitude.
• Team player with strong work ethic and self-motivation.
• Strategic sales approach, with the hunger to grow customer spend and maintain margins.
• Ability to listen and understand customer needs and requirements.
• Consistent record of exceeding sales targets and KPI's.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with excellent presentation and communication.
• Outstanding ability to work autonomously with a proven track record in remote capacities.
• Current driver’s licence with a good record.

What’s in it for you?

• Training Programs: Extensive product training to commence with in our Devonport and Melbourne office.
• Attractive base salary with a rewarding bonus program.
• Long-term career in a safe, secure and growing industry.
• Work together with a young, passionate, and energetic team.
• A welcoming team where the contributions of every team member are truly valued.
• Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + Laptop + Phone + Uniform provided

This is a sales team like no other, and we offer an attractive salary package to the right person.

You will be provided on-the-job training, but you'll need to be a fast learner with great sales and relationship skills and have a passionate, positive attitude.

If you are seeking a challenging yet rewarding opportunity and possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to join our dynamic sales team at Highgate.

Note – As part of our hiring process, successful candidates will be required to complete a short video questionnaire, an online skills assessment, and pre-employment medical. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

No agencies please.

• Business Development and Account Management within multiple market segments focusing on increasing demand and conversion.
• Implementation of personal sales call plan program with regular follow up on effectiveness, change where appropriate to respond to market business needs
• Conduct Market Research to source new business
• Proactively selling Accor products and services
• Maintain effective communication with the Director of Commercial providing market intelligence on a regular basis and understanding of competitor strengths weaknesses and ongoing sales activities
• Liaise with Accor National Sales to ensure hotels has access to key accounts and maximise any sales opportunities.
• Assist in developing sales strategies across market segments and implement and monitor effectiveness of same.
• Develop and maintain relationships with third party partners
• Participate and represent hotel at key industry / trade events that will ensure an appropriate return on investment.
• Have a complete understanding of the Hotel’s sales vision, its products, services, and rate structure to fulfil business objectives. 
• Maintain existing customer base to ensure their business is retained by building and developing relationships.
• Ensure penetration of existing accounts to establish greater awareness of hotel and group products/series to maximize sales opportunities.
• Identify and convert sales leads into new business opportunities.

• Coordinate and manage the day to day operations of the hotel whilst leading and inspiring the team to enhance the guest experience – every guest, every interaction, every day. 
• Be proactive and resourceful when attending to guest requests.
• Take initiative to ensure that interactions with our customers are positive and productive.
• Have the necessary skills and training to actively resolve complaints and challenges presented by customers.
• Provide guidance, support training and leadership to all employees.
• Monitor training and offer guidance to employees whilst on shift.
• Assist in all areas of the hotel during peak times to eliminate potential issues.
• Responsibility for the health and safety of all patrons, guests and staff members.

• Assist the Director of Revenue in the daily implementation of hotel strategies for pricing, availability and distribution.
• Data analysis and reporting for key stakeholders in the business.
• Assist drive performance for targets such as RGI, Budgeted Revenue and Forecast Accuracy.
• Work with the S&M teams on group quoting, and to deliver promotions and packages.
• Open to flexibility with regard to working location – you can be based in one of the hotels, a hybrid arrangement, or a work-from-home arrangement depending on your location.