Business Development Manager, Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs

Job Description

Business Development Manager, Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs Business Development Manager - Melbourne CBD and Inner Suburbs A positive Greeting Card and Gift Packaging company with a collaborative team environment Growing Financially Strong Business Professional Fast Paced Environment Competitive Salary Package - Fully Maintained Company Car, Laptop, iPhone and iPad Head Office- Based in Melbourne Business hours - Monday to Friday - 9am - 5.30pm Who are we? Simson is one of Australia's top 4 direct to retail Greeting Card and Packaging Publishers. It has been a market leader in greeting card and gift packaging innovation for over 40 years and is the winner of over 30 Australian and International Design Awards. Simson has developed a strong product-based business in over 1500 retail stores including significant exposure within David Jones and Myer department stores. What do we Offer? Dynamic Business Development role within the Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs Supportive management Fully maintained vehicle, iPhone, laptop, iPad Head Office Based in Melbourne to support you Be part of a very successful and financially stable company What do we Need? We are seeking the expertise of a Business Development Manager who can grow existing accounts and seek new business for the Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs. You will need to be a strong leader. You will have a team of In Store Merchandisers that report to you and help your region be a great success! You need to be passionate about our product, know how to meet the needs of the consumer and understand the changing needs of a FMCG environment. This position requires a proactive approach with the ability to handle multiple tasks as we are a fast-moving consumer goods company with seasonally driven deadlines. A background in Greeting Cards, Cosmetic or Fashion Industries as well as experience in direct selling or similar industries will be highly regarded. If you currently work in retail and would like a role that does not require you to work weekends, then this may be the job for you! What will be your Skill set? Initiate and increase sales in a profitable manner. Proactively Lead, Manage and Develop In Store Merchandisers. Source and secure new business within retail locations that meet Company targets. Drive sales in existing accounts to financial forecasts, whilst not exceeding the expense budget. Demonstrate proven negotiating skills with retailers within a highly competitive marketplace. Work independently where required. Minimum 5 years design and product experience in fast moving consumer products. This is not a graduate role. Have the right to work in Australia beyond 2 years. Flexibility: This position is field based. You are not expected to go to a Head Office on a regular basis. This position reports directly to the State Sales Manager, Victoria and Tasmania. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. #J-18808-Ljbffr