Come join OUR TEAM! R&J Batteries are one of the biggest battery distributors across Australia and New Zealand. We're a family-owned company and love what we do. If you love dealing with customers and selling, read on….We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join our well-established wholesale business. Working out of either one of our Wiri, Auckland or Hamilton Branches. This role will suit a high-energy, keen and responsible individual who excels at dealing with the challenges of account management plus new business sales and development. About THE ROLE You will be responsible for continued sales growth whilst maintaining and strengthening existing customer relationships. A true hybrid role with an estimated 70% focus on new business development and 30% on established accounts. You will be based at our Wiri or Hamilton Branch but will be required to travel to service your territory. Overnight stays and some travelling will be required (approximately 2 nights per fortnight). The main duties of this role include: Servicing and retention of a large wholesale/trade customer baseGrowth of responsible geographic territorySeek out key contacts by cold calling and prospecting.Follow through to ensure the customer experience is positive, leading to new opportunities and repeat business.Working in tandem with our Branch Managers and collaboration with key staff members to ensure cross pollination of opportunities and capitalising on synergies. Live our values to promote a positive culture and engaged workforce in a safe environment.To be successful in this role, you will need the following: Automotive Market experience would be an advantage, but not essentialValid car licence as you will be provided with a fully maintained vehicleA strong passion for selling and the desire to achieve and succeedDemonstrated ability to deal with challenging customers and maintaining a trusting relationshipProven ability to deliver results against budget with excellent time management skillsThe ability to work as an engaging team member and to also work autonomouslyIntermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office skillsMost importantly, you take a genuine interest in your customers and take pride in providing a high level of service.We offer heaps of employee benefits, including: CommissionCareer Developmentamazing discounts on our productsrewards & recognitionregular performance reviewsuniformhave your Birthday off PLUS get an annual Re-Charge Day off!Employee Assistance Program and a safe work environment. Check us out on rjbatt.com.au If you can live and breathe our Company values (Respect, Mateship, Honest, Do it Once-Do it Right and Have Fun!), then you will be part of our ongoing success! These values define who we are, what we do and how we do it! Shortlisted candidates will need to undergo a medical and provide a police check and driver's licence report. Thank you for your interest to join our family. Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.