Sales Manager - Merchant
October 07, 2024
About Us
From simple beginnings as a vinyl flooring contractor six decades ago before transitioning into the world of PVC and Polyethylene pipe systems, Marley has evolved into a symbol of New Zealand's innovative spirit, standing tall as one of the country's most prominent manufacturers in the plastics industry.
At Marley we are dedicated to minimizing our environmental footprint and are actively marching towards our net-zero targets. With a goal to shift to 100% renewable electricity by 2025, we surpassed our own expectations, achieving this milestone a year early, thanks to Meridian Energy’s Certified Renewable Energy program.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and well-organized sales professional to join the Plumbing team as our Sales Manager- Merchant, reporting into Sales Manager - Plumbing.
In this role, the main objectives are to promote and enhance key customer relationships within the Plumbing Branch Network, increase revenues in the Aliaxis and Plumbing merchant channel, and boost brand visibility. Responsibilities include managing, coaching and mentoring the Merchant sales team of 7 Territory Managers, focusing on the Plumbing products segment, and fostering relationships with industry stakeholders.
What will you do?
Grow revenues and profits in Aliaxis and Plumbing merchant channel
Promote the Aliaxis and Marley brands to Market
Lead and coach a high performing Sales team, provide focus in the Plumbing products segment, maintain, and develop relationships with relevant industry influencers, associations, key merchant partners, end users and installers
Foster a culture within the sales team that prioritizes customer satisfaction and service excellence
Address customer issues promptly and effectively to maintain trust and loyalty.
Work With the Sales Manager – Plumbing, to promote and grow customer key head office, regional relationships and key Plumbing Branch Contacts
Contribute to annual strategies and budgets.
Monitor industry trends and developments.
About you
Previous senior management experience with a manufacturing or wholesale background
Proven negotiation and influencing ability within a sales role
Technical knowledge of Plumbing products, merchant knowledge
A proven ability to secure new business by further developing existing relationships and seeking out new business opportunities.
Proficiency in Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint
Ability to support, manage and motivate a team
Ability to contribute and develop sound sales strategies
Why join us?
You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment
Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer
Annual bonus based on performance for eligible employees
Employee Assistance Program access for you
We take it further with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards
A tailored career development opportunities at home and abroad
Opportunity to join our women mentoring programs
Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council
A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero"
Who we are
With the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world's largest global networks to bring solutions to the world's water challenges.
Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.
Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term.
We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for:
- We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast
- We Care for the environment, our customers and each other
- We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions
