Sales Support
Job No:
91322
Location:
Melbourne, VIC
- Excellent Sales Support opportunity with one of Australia's industry leaders
- Fantastic company culture and great office location in Melbourne, VIC
- Enjoy an attractive remuneration plus wine allowance, free parking & ongoing career development opportunities
About the Organisation
Samuel Smith & Son services the Australian liquor industry with a blue chip portfolio of national and international wines, spirits, cider and premium ales. Samuel Smith & Son embraces and promotes a philosophy of knowledge, service and friendship.
Established in 1923, renowned wine experts Samuel Smith & Son have offices in each mainland capital city, as well as a national sales office in Adelaide and a presence in Tasmania, Far North Queensland, the Northern Territory and Canberra.
"Our commitment to being recognised as the most respected merchant of fine wines, select whisky and superior ales remains absolute." - Robert Hill Smith
About the Opportunity
Samuel Smith & Son is now looking for an enthusiastic individual to take on a full-time Sales Support position within their Melbourne team.
This fast-paced and varied role will see you responsible for supporting the field team, as well as Sales Managers, in their daily requirements, including reporting and event coordination. You'll also be responsible for handling all incoming calls and sales supply queries.
More specifically, some of your key duties will include:
- Coordinating national credit applications and queries from customers;
- Acting as the first point of contact for all customer and supplier walk-ins to the branch;
- Leading the customer experience through Salesforce Optimisation;
- Facilitating the creation and distribution of our ‘Go to Market’ collateral;
- Coordinating all meeting requirements, including ensuring facilities are in order;
- Completing reporting requirements as needed; and
- Acting as a back-up Branch Office Coordinator when required (i.e. overseeing accounts payable, etc.).
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong initiative and excellent communication skills to become part of a high performing team.
Samuel Smith & Son is looking for an energetic individual with experience in a similar sales support position, along with a strong understanding of the sales process and environment. Event management/coordination skills and/or experience will also be highly regarded.
Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will thrive in a busy sales environment. It is important you have exceptional organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities to deadlines. You'll also be competent in the use of computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, and have experience with Salesforce or similar CRM - this will allow you to learn systems and processes quickly after induction, ensuring you hit the ground running! Although not essential, any experience with InDesign, Photoshop or similar will aid you in the events aspect of the position.
Importantly, you'll be excited about the idea of working collaboratively within a small team in this family owned business.
About the Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door and learn from professionals within an organisation that is truly an Employer of Choice. Samuel Smith & Son has a philosophy of promoting from within, and will provide the right candidate with genuine career progression opportunities.
In return for your hard work and dedication, a competitive remuneration package is available, including access to a generous wine allowance.
Joining Australia's oldest family owned wine business will see you building lasting relationships with people who enjoy each other's company, and will give you the opportunity to contribute, grow and belong to a talented, professional team.
If you're an experienced sales support professional looking to advance your career - Apply Now!
Interviews will be taking place immediately.