The Area Manager – NSW & ACT is responsible for influencing the dealer network to grow Landscape Irrigation sales and ultimately market share in the sales territory. Responsibilities include developing and executing account plans with dealers, and focusing on areas such as product and retail training, store merchandising, local marketing and other business development initiatives. There is also a need to grow the dealer footprint by adding new accounts in areas where coverage may be lacking.
To be successful in this role you will be a hands-on & highly motivated individual who is a self-starter that thrives on challenges. You will have 5 plus years' experience in B2B sales with an excellent customer service ethos. High levels of commercial acumen and strategic thought will be key to your success in the role, as will possessing excellent organizational and planning skills. You will have a keen ability to effectively manage competing priorities whilst successfully growing a highly autonomous sales territory.
Experience in the irrigation or similar industries would be viewed favorably however not essential. You will have a demonstrated ability to build rapport, develop strong customer relationships and have a history of delivering on agreed goals and sales targets. Intermediate/advanced excel skills and highly developed presentation skills will be required.
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Rain Bird Corporation, based in Azusa, California is the world's leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services. Since 1933, Rain Bird has offered the broadest range of irrigation and water conservation products for farms, golf courses, sports arenas, commercial developments and homes in more than 130 countries around the globe. We have been awarded 450+ patents worldwide, including the first in 1935 for the impact sprinkler.
Rain Bird's guiding philosophy is The Intelligent Use of Water™. Our commitment to water conservation management extends beyond products to education, training, and services for the industry and the community.
Starting in 2015, the National Business Research Institute (NBRI) recognized Rain Bird Corporation with the Circle of Excellence award based on our outstanding Employee Engagement. And we received the 2016 Readers Choice Award from Facility Executive magazine in the category of “Water Management."
Rain Bird maintains state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, France, and Mexico. People who work at Rain Bird find rewarding careers in Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations and more.
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