Mainfreight Wharf is the container transport division of the Mainfreight Group and plays a critical role in our international supply chain. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and career‐driven individual to join our team as a Sales Cadet based at our Altona Site.
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This role offers a structured entry point into a long‐term sales career within an international logistics business, with a explicit pathway into a Business Development Executive (BDE) or Customer Development Executive (CDE) role upon successful completion.
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About the Cadetship
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Our renowned sales cadetship runs for 12–24 months, providing full exposure to the Mainfreight business while developing you into a consultative, solutions‐focused salesperson as opposed to just a transactional salesperson.
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You will:
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Spend a minimum of 12 months in customer service, handling data entry, customer enquiries, and daily internal and external communication
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Rotate through key teams including administration, operations, depot services, and sales
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Attend one week of formal training at our Sydney or Melbourne training centre
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Participate in fortnightly one‐on‐one debriefs and coaching with the state sales manager
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Attend bi‐monthly state‐based sales meetings and conferences
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Be assigned and given direct access to a sales mentor – an existing sales team member with demonstrated success to help you
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Participate in external training courses to support your development
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About You
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No previous sales or supply chain experience is required. We are looking for individuals who are curious, motivated, and committed to building a long‐term sales career. Some of our best salespeople have come from customer service roles, recent high school or university graduates, or career‐change backgrounds.
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You ideally will have:
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A robust interest in sales and consultative selling
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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An interest in data and analytics
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A genuine willingness to learn
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What's in it for You
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Competitive base salary with annual review
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Team and branch performance bonuses
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Ongoing internal and external development prospects
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Direct access to senior leaders within the businessA promote‐from‐within culture
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Fully maintained company vehicle (for business and personal use), laptop, and mobile phone upon completion of the cadetship
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📌 Sales Career Opportunity Williamstown
🏢 Mainfreight
📍 Williamstown
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