Commercial Sales Consultant

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Blum is an international company that specialises in the production of functional furniture fittings. The company’s main product groups are lift systems, hinges and drawer systems for furniture – in particular kitchen furniture. Blum is a family-owned company, and a strong reason for why we focus on people. We believe success is due to our employees' identification with the company, their readiness to perform and capacity to learn. Blum not only considers whether an idea is feasible, but also what benefit it is to all those involved. We work together with customers and employees. We put our heads together to develop future-oriented solutions that best meet everyone’s needs. Together we discuss new ideas and solutions for a better quality of living. About the role We are now searching for an experienced Commercial Sales Consultant to join our commercial sales team. Reporting to the Commercial Sales Manager, the Commercial Sales Consultant’s purpose is to provide the highest level of customer service to the commercial, architectural and design community. This includes professionally presenting the Blum product offering, in accordance with agreed business plans. Your responsibilities will be, but are not limited to: Plan and carry out regular call cycles to maintain, develop and secure Blum’s product and brand/range awareness within the state’s aligned architect, commercial and interior design community and associations. Generate and track the progress of product specifications from selection through to installation, whilst working in collaboration with Blum Area Managers. Build and maintain relationships with key industry bodies and customers while maintaining regular communication with industry associations through awareness of event evenings and presentation opportunities. Respond to and follow up on sales enquiries by email, telephone and personal visits in a prompt and efficient manner. Document interaction as per Blum’s internal processes. Promote and represent Blum at trade events as necessary. About you We want someone who sees long-term growth, is highly collaborative, and embodies our brand values. Position titles are not important to us; work ethic and teamwork are what we look for. Your skills and experiences should include: Enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. Well-developed inter-personal skills and adept negotiating skills. Solid organisation, problem solving and time management skills. Effective verbal, written, presentation and listening communications skills. Proven track record of portraying and maintaining excellent company, and personal presentation standards. Previous experience/exposure to a specification sales environment particularly in relation to the kitchen industry. The successful candidate will be based in the field travelling within the aligned territory, with office access located at our showroom in Mile End, South Australia. This role offers more than a chance to represent our premium brand; you will receive the training and support to truly succeed. In return, we offer a stable, fun, and collaborative work environment, as well as a Tool of Trade vehicle, laptop, iPad and phone. Don’t let this opportunity slip by. Apply now to join our team and send your application by clicking on the apply button below. #J-18808-Ljbffr