Job Description
/n About Akura /n At Akura, people come first. We are a hands-on, values-driven culture where initiative is encouraged, accountability matters and good work is recognised. You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in what we deliver and supports each other to do it well. /n Akura is an industrial design and construction specialist, delivering high-quality property solutions for owner-occupiers, developers and investors. With more than 50 years of experience, we’ve built a reputation on quality, speed of delivery and buildings that are made to last. /n Akura operates across two divisions – Steel & Precast and Turnkey – specialising in industrial units, warehouses and self-storage facilities. Our Steel & Precast division designs, manufactures and installs engineered structural steel and precast concrete packages in-house, supplied directly to builders and developers. Our Turnkey division supports clients across the full project lifecycle, from architectural and structural design through to on-site construction and handover. Together, they make Akura a single, trusted partner for industrial construction. /n Join a business with a strong pipeline, long-term vision and the chance to contribute to projects that shape Australia’s industrial landscape while building a career you can be proud of. /n /n /n
About The Role
/n Are you a passionate and driven sales professional who thrives on turning opportunities into success and creating standout client experiences? We’re looking for a proactive and strategic Sales Project Consultant to join our high-performing team at our vibrant Rhodes office, with regular travel as part of the role. /n This is a sales-focused Project Consultant role within our Steel & Precast division, working in the industrial construction sector.
You’ll represent Akura’s engineered Steel and Precast Packages, which cover structural design, in-house manufacture of structural steel and precast concrete panels, and on-site installation. /n Reporting directly to the Team Lead, you’ll consult with clients the Akura Way to drive successful project outcomes. Working closely with builders, developers, engineers and other key stakeholders, you’ll play a pivotal role in growing the business within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. /n As a Sales Project Consultant, you’ll develop and deliver a strategic business plan informed by market research to expand Akura’s Steel & Precast opportunities. You’ll proactively identify, pursue and convert prospects in target markets to achieve sales and revenue targets. /n Partnering with the Marketing team, you’ll help shape compelling collateral and lead-generation initiatives to expand market reach. You’ll also collaborate with Estimators and Consultants to produce accurate, competitive proposals, and ensure a smooth handover of awarded projects to construction teams for successful execution. /n /n
Key Responsibilities
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- Drive sales performance by applying Akura’s Consultative Selling and Sales Process principles. /n
- Liaise with the Business Development Manager to convert new business opportunities while maintaining strong client relationships. /n
- Proactively manage various external relationships to maintain Akura’s high standard of client satisfaction /n
- Collaborate with Marketing to develop collateral and generate leads. /n
- Manage projects and customer interactions in HubSpot with accurate, timely updates. /n
- Coordinate and participate in client meetings, tender/BID management, and project handovers. /n
- Forecast a pipeline of projects to align with overall company goals. /n
- Provide market insights to the Marketing and Sales teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. /n
- Work closely with estimators to support accurate proposals and assess tender documentation for risks and scope. /n
- Ensure a smooth handover of successful deals to the project Delivery team. /n
- Uphold professional standards, communicate effectively, and maintain positive internal and external relationships. /n /n /n About You /n You bring a strong drive to convert business opportunities and unlock new possibilities. We are looking for a commercially minded professional from a construction sales background who excels at building solid relationships and guiding clients through the project journey. The ideal candidate is confident, proactive, and focused on delivering value through a consultative, client-centric approach. We also welcome any of the following experience to apply: Development Manager, Project Manager, Client-Side Project Manager. You can demonstrate: /n /n /n
- Experience within commercial/industrial real estate/property or construction industry is essential /n
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and close /n
- A strategic mindset to direct the business into new markets and products /n
- A team player with a can-do attitude and high level of initiative and
📌 Sales Consultant (Sydney)
🏢 Akura
📍 Sydney