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This position is responsible for the auto care portfolio of the company. This includes manufactured products for both cars and trucks, such as washes, tyre repair products, windscreen solutions etc. These products are supplied to both retail for consumer purchasing, and to trade, such as mechanics. On a day to day basis this person will be expected to:Manage the product life cycle (end to end) including; pricing, product, innovation & modification, channel growth, training and support to sales.Development of business cases.Market research and gaining market insight to drive new product development in the specified category. Development and execution of category plans for both the long-range and annual. Understand the end user needs to drive effective strategies for the category.This client is looking for a candidate with strong Product Management experience, specifically in Industrial or Automotive. To be successful, this candidate should have a strong sense of initiative with the ability to build strong relationships at various levels in the organisation. The non negotiables for this role are:Proven product management experience working on the full product life cycle (including end life cycle).Must have experience in trade marketing.Local manufacturing company experience in a non-negotiable.Strong work ethic with the ability to work hands on. Please note that this role is based in Dandenong.

As the Sales Manager, you will manage the development of market-focused, channel strategies designed to grow our key customers and develop new business.Lead and develop a team of sales professionals to:RETAIN current customers by building lasting customer relationships based on valueGROW current customers as our priorityGAIN new business via suitable channel partner in alignment with their strategic roadmapProactively manage the performance and development of team members in line with their Strategic Sales Excellence (SSE) objectivesContinuously enhance the value proposition to the market by understanding and leveraging company's Capabilities, Insights, and resources.Develop and execute key account plans that outline customer strategies, requirements, sales forecasts, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement objectives.Customer Intimacy and Partnership - in-depth knowledge of their focused customer set, with enriching relationships with critical stakeholders across Customers and Industry.Grow the team and talent - create an empowering and engaging feedback-based work environment that enables the team to perform and grow to their best.Understand our customers end markets, sales strategies, and channelsIdentify and recommend growth strategies based on customer and market experienceBachelor's degree required; Qualifications in the field of Business or Commerce preferred5+ years premium product/service Sales and Sales Leadership experience and understanding of distribution channel management, preferably within Retail, Automotive, or related sectors.Demonstrated success in leading teams to effectively communicate and align the value proposition with customer buying motives and requirements, yielding tangible results.Willingness and ability to travel to customer meetings, tradeshows as necessitated by the business, selling activity and to support the teamStakeholder engagement - consultative & collaborative to lead through influenceStrong sense of initiative, curiosity, and drive to grow a team of professional sales representativesStrong business acumen and strategic vision and an openness to take creative and entrepreneurial steps to grow the business.Strategic capabilities and ability to advance step change in organisation performanceBe a permanent resident or have permanent work rights