Construction Equipment Sales Representative

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. With a solid network of branches nationally, we service a multitude of customers working in a wide range of applications such as mining, construction and quarrying with quality equipment and dedicated after sales support.

HCA's Townsville branch has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Sales "Hunter" to join the team in the position of Sales Representative for our Construction & Earthmoving equipment in North Queensland. This role will have you selling Hitachi Mini Excavators, construction size Excavators and construction size Wheel Loaders, as well as the ever-popular range of Bell Articulated Dump Trucks. Whilst there is a high element of existing account management with this role, the emphasis will be on proactively hunting for new business, and the successful applicant is expected to grow the market share in this region across all product groups.

Reporting to the Sales Manager you will be responsible for:

• Managing relationships in an existing network of customers within the territory
• Actively seeking out new sales opportunities (ie: daily cold calling/prospecting for new business)
• General marketing, trade shows and related networking activities
• Continually keeping the CRM system up to date to reflect the activities you have performed within your region
• Meeting market share expectations and other KPI's provided by Management

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A current Drivers Licence and a reasonably strong mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated sales experience and success. NOTE: If you are invited to attend an interview you will be required to discuss examples of your previous sales hunting & acquisition success.
• Previous employment in a similar position or industry is preferred.
• Genuine desire to deliver Hitachi's Promise of Total Customer Satisfaction as you develop and maintain positive relationships with customers
• A motivated and competitive drive to meet and exceed sales targets
• Experience in operating and maintaining a CRM system
• Confident, courteous, professional and ethical communication and presentation skills
• Excellent cold-calling/telephone skills and a strong belief in regular prospecting
• Self-motivated and the ability to work autonomously
• Preferably reside in Townsville

What's In It for you?

• Competitive Base + Super + best-in-industry Commission Structure + Company Car + phone + laptop
• Exclusive staff discounts on a range of products from our related Hitachi white and black goods divisions
• Supportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
• Continuous training and upskilling with access to the latest technologies
• Be a part of a leading OEM which genuinely values every employee and ensures everyone is safe at work!

Here at Hitachi, we believe that success comes from the partnership of our market-leading products and the quality of our people. The position advertised above would suit someone who is eager and proactive in achieving success, who is willing to proactively prospect and cold-call, and who is driven to provide outstanding customer service and support after the sale is done. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, then click APPLY NOW and submit your resume for consideration.