Business Development / Internal Sales Person

About the role

BMHE, a family-owned supplier of material handling equipment, storage solutions, packaging supplies and safety products to Ballarat and Western Victoria since 2003, is looking for a Business Development / Internal Sales Person. Based at the Mitchell Park premises, the role combines in-house sales and customer service with business development: four days a week in the office and one day a week visiting customers. You will work closely with the Directors to grow sales across the existing customer base and find new ones.

Key responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Grow sales by introducing customers to the wider range of products and services.
• Develop new business through local networking, customer visits and proactive sales activity.
• Promote material handling, storage, packaging, safety and pallet racking products and services.
• Manage counter, phone and email enquiries, prepare quotations and follow up sales opportunities.
• Maintain accurate customer information and use sales data to track progress.
• Support sales, marketing and business development with the Directors and the wider team, and help with practical tasks when needed.

Required profile

• Proven sales experience and a strong understanding of business and commercial opportunities.
• Established local networks and knowledge of the Ballarat business community.
• Good business acumen, confidence with diverse customers and a practical, organised approach to enquiries and quotations.
• Able to work independently within a small team and willing to help with basic tasks.
• Current Victorian driver's licence.
• Experience in material handling, industrial supply, storage, safety or trade-related industries is an advantage; other industries are considered if the candidate brings the right skills and local knowledge.

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time employment, Monday to Friday, with no weekend work and no routine 50+ hour weeks.
• Salary of AUD 70,000 to 100,000 per year.
• Additional earning potential linked to business growth and sales performance.
• A varied role combining in-house sales, customer service and business development.

To apply, use the application link provided by the recruiter or contact the named recruiter for a confidential discussion.