Help Build Something New
United Steel has recently established a new steel processing and distribution facility at Western Junction, Launceston, and we are looking for a Sales Representative who wants to be part of its growth.
This isn't simply an account management role.
Our Launceston operation is growing its presence across reinforcing steel, structural steel, plate, tubular products and processed steel solutions, supported by significant investment in new processing equipment and local capability.
We are looking for someone who can get out into the Tasmanian market, build relationships, uncover opportunities and help establish United Steel as a serious long-term supply partner for local industry.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, you will be responsible for developing and growing customers across Launceston and Northern Tasmania.
There will be existing relationships to manage, but a major focus of the position is new business development.
You will spend a significant amount of your time in the market meeting customers, visiting workshops and construction sites, understanding upcoming projects and identifying where United Steel can provide a better solution.
Our target markets include:
What You'll Be Selling
Our Western Junction facility gives our sales team a broad and growing range of products and processing capabilities to take to market, including:
The facility continues to expand its processing capability, giving the successful candidate something new to take to customers as the business develops.
Key Responsibilities
About You
Steel industry experience would be valuable, but we are equally interested in someone with the drive and commercial ability to develop business.
You may currently work in steel, construction, building products, engineering, manufacturing or another B2B environment where relationships and technical understanding matter.
You will ideally bring:
Most importantly, we want someone who is curious, commercially driven and comfortable creating opportunities rather than waiting for enquiries to arrive.
Why Join United Steel?
This is an opportunity to join the business at an important stage of its development.
Rather than stepping into a mature operation where everything has already been established, you will have the opportunity to help build the customer base and shape how we take our growing capability to market.
You'll have:
If you are looking for a sales role where you can get into the market, win business and have a visible impact on the growth of an operation, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now and join the United Steel Launceston team.
United Steel is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.
Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and may be required to undertake relevant, role-appropriate pre-employment screening.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at any stage, please let us know.
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