About the company
For many years now our client has produced one of the world’s leading range of chainsaws and is a market leader in the outdoor power equipment industry. Traditionally they have focussed on the farmer and professional markets however, in recent times they have developed a range for the domestic market.

About the role
An exciting and very rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Account Manager to manage an existing Metro and Rural Dealer network.
In this dynamic, fast paced and challenging role, you will be responsible for maximising sales and marketing opportunities within a designated territory, whilst also working in alignment with the Dealer Support Managers to increase dealer capability, technical and product knowledge and best practice benchmarks.

Skills & experience
As the ideal candidate and to make the transitions as smooth as possible, you will possess the following key attributes:

• Previous sales experience selling similar products to a Dealer network
• Sound product, technical / mechanical aptitude for their product range
• Strong presentation and audience engagement skills
• Commercially astute with a good head for numbers
• Strong safety aptitude and awareness
• Excellent communication, presentation and time management skills
• Excellent technology skills with electronic devices (Laptops, phone, presentation equipment etc.)
• Strong skills with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,
• Familiarity with Information management software including SAP, & GIS.