Key Account Manager - Kitchen & Trade Partner (Geelong)

Job Description

Who are we at e&s? For 60 years, we have been making life better for Victorians at e&s. A family business with a big heart, we are making people’s lives better by providing them with the best kitchen, bathroom and laundry appliances for their needs, coupled with a shopping experience that just feels easier. Through our expansion into convenient state-wide locations, we are an honest and respectful employer. We stand by our people and our customers every day because we put people first. About The Role Reporting to the Kitchen & Trade Partner Manager, this full-time permanent position's primary objective is to grow and manage our portfolio of customers in the Kitchen Designer & Custom Joinery market to generate sales at a retail level. You will provide a high level of customer service whilst driving referrals to increase sales growth in our Kitchen portfolio. Hunting for new business and building & maintaining client relationships are key components of the role, your previous Business Development Management experience will drive your success. Key Responsibilities Business Development - Identify and implement new business opportunities. Client relationship management - Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key clients in the Kitchen Designer & Custom Joinery space. Collaboration with customers to meet their evolving needs, including stocktake management, ongoing sales training, and tracking customer referrals from Kitchen & Trade Partners. Strategic Planning & Market Analysis - Keeping up to date with market knowledge & partnering with suppliers for training events. Here’s What We’re Looking For A verifiable track record in a product-based B2B or B2C business development role involving developing new and existing customer relationships to achieve established revenue targets. Category experience within Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry appliances is preferable but not essential. Knowledge of building process and specification experience is desirable. Experience in collaborating closely with internal and external partners. A customer-led mindset of putting the customer at the heart of all decisions and actions. A powerful implementer with big doses of expertise in organisation, time management and attention to detail. Please note that during the initial 2-3 month training period , this role will require travel to Melbourne two to three times per week . Once training is complete, travel will be significantly reduced. As part of the remuneration package, you will receive either a car allowance or a fully financed company vehicle to support your travel requirements. What We Offer Competitive remuneration package including a fully financed company car or generous motor vehicle allowance. Generous discounts on our product range. Five weeks of annual leave offered at five years of service. Invites to supplier events & galas. To feel a strong sense of belonging with us, where you can thrive in your own way. To be empowered, enabling exceptional and distinctive customer experiences. To have fun. Life’s too short not to, right? e&s is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees. If you require any accommodation or want to find out more, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr