Sales Executive

Location: brisbane
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: permanent
Contact: Alexandria Craig
Six Degrees Executive is proud to be partnering with an established and growing Australian industrial manufacturer to recruit a Sales Executive based in Brisbane.

This is a commercially focused opportunity for an experienced sales professional to take ownership of an established customer portfolio, develop new business opportunities and drive growth across key markets throughout Queensland. Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Manager, the role will combine business development, key account management and territory growth, with a strong focus on building long-term customer relationships and delivering tailored commercial solutions.

The Opportunity
With continued growth across the business, our client is looking to strengthen its sales capability with an experienced, proactive and customer-focused Sales Executive. You will be responsible for developing new business while continuing to grow and retain existing customer relationships across industrial, mining and manufacturing markets. This is a hands-on sales role where you will spend time in market, understand customer challenges and work closely with internal teams to develop practical, value-adding solutions. 

The opportunity would suit someone who enjoys the balance of hunting for new business and building deeper relationships within an existing account base, with the autonomy to take genuine ownership of their territory.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute territory and account plans to support revenue and margin growth.
  • Identify, prospect and convert new business opportunities across target markets.
  • Manage and grow an existing portfolio of customer accounts.
  • Build strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
  • Conduct regular customer visits and identify opportunities to increase share of wallet.
  • Prepare quotations, proposals and commercially focused customer solutions.
  • Maintain a strong pipeline and accurately record sales activity within the CRM.
  • Monitor competitor activity, customer requirements and broader market trends.
  • Identify opportunities for new products, applications and market development.
  • Deliver customer training and support asset management audits where required.
  • Work closely with manufacturing, operations, customer service and marketing teams to deliver strong customer outcomes.
  • Represent the business at relevant industry events, customer meetings and networking opportunities.
  • Provide accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reporting and market intelligence.
About You
  • 3 to 5+ years' experience across Sales, Business Development, Territory Management, Account Management or a similar role.
  • A demonstrated track record of developing new business and growing customer accounts.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage confidently with a range of stakeholders.
  • Commercial acumen and confident negotiation and influencing capability.
  • A proactive approach to prospecting and identifying growth opportunities.
  • Experience managing a geographic territory and customer portfolio.
  • Strong planning, organisation and time management skills.
  • Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Exposure to industrial manufacturing, mining, engineering, plastics, rubber, polyurethane or another technical product environment would be highly regarded.
  • A self-motivated and results-focused approach.
  • A current driver's licence and willingness to travel as required.
What's On Offer
  • Competitive salary package with performance incentives & vehicle allowance.
  • The opportunity to join an established and growing Australian business.
  • A role offering genuine autonomy and ownership of your territory.
  • Exposure to a diverse customer base across industrial, mining and manufacturing markets.
  • Support from experienced operational, manufacturing and customer service teams.
  • The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the continued growth of the business.
If you are an experienced sales professional who enjoys developing new business, building long-term customer partnerships and working within a technical or industrial environment, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, apply via the link or contact Alexandria Craig from Six Degrees Executive at alexandriac@sde.com.au for further information.

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