For more than 180 years, John Sands has been a manufacturer of innovative and meaningful social expression products. John Sands is a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Greetings Corporation and, together with UK Greetings, forms the largest greeting card and social expression group in the world.
To help our consumers connect and celebrate their relationships in a way that truly reflects themselves, John Sands offers an extensive product line comprised of greeting cards, gift packaging and stationery. Our major brands include Carlton Cards, Papyrus, Recycled Paper Greetings and Collage.
Our products are merchandised in Supermarkets and Newsagents so during Covid we are part of essential services. This allows our staff peace of mind and as a well-established and reputable Company, we pride ourselves on creativity, innovation, success and respect which has made us a leader in our field!
The Role
Operating primarily in the field across retail stores and from your home office—with occasional visits to head office in Mulgrave—this role reports to the State Manager and focuses on achieving sales targets across North Western Victoria. Managing both metro and regional accounts, you will undertake regular regional travel with overnight stays (around two-three nights per month).
We are looking for an experienced sales professional who excels at building customer partnerships, growing existing accounts, and prospecting for new business.
Strong communication skills and confidence using Microsoft Excel to interpret sales reports are essential.
Your duties will include but not be limited to:
- Monitoring and achieving all territory sales targets, and returns for credits and expenses
- Developing strategies and prospecting for new business
- Building strong business relationships with accounts
- Maintaining account standards
- Managing and coordinating merchandiser resources to attend revamps, new account installations and seasonal set up and pull downs
- Participating in product development and testing initiatives
- Maintaining compliance to workplace policies and procedures
- Country travel required (occasionally)
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous merchandising or retail experience
- A demonstrated ability to manage a work schedule
- A creative, innovative and positive attitude
- Good communication skills with an understanding of customer service
- Strong attention to detail and take pride in your work
- Excellent time management skills and be self-motivated
- The ability to work autonomously
- An understanding of the need for flexibility
- Intermediate computer skills
- A current driver's licence
What's on offer?
- A fully maintained company vehicle - Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid
- Genuine flexibility and work/life balance
- The flexibility of working from home
- The support of a friendly and committed team
- A fun and enjoyable environment
If you would like to work with fantastic products and a great team, then we would love to hear from you!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
📌 Business Manager (Keilor)
🏢 John Sands
📍 Keilor
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