About the job
- Make a real difference - we are a purpose-driven business that positively impacts people and the planet - read about our achievements here – www.worldsbiggestgaragesale.com.au
- Enjoy autonomy - as part of our newly created leadership team, you’ll be developing strategy as well as devising significant, new operational initiatives in this high-level role.
- Generous salary package - as a successfully funded start-up moving into a scale-up phase we offer a very attractive salary package including a bonus structure and great career progression as we rapidly expand and grow nationally.
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Be cutting edge – winner of many awards including the 2020 Banksia Minister’s Award for the Environment, World Summit Environment and Green Energy award, we are Australia’s first Circular Economy Precinct and constantly innovate using the latest technology.
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Enjoy your work – be inspired by working with hundreds of volunteers, as part of our repurposing and fund-raising events like our Wintergarden pop-up store, or our retail rescue days. Our partners include high-flyers such as Officeworks, Cisco, BMI Group, Queensland Social Enterprise Council, the National Retail Association and many more.
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Improve people’s lives – we believe that everyone has a superpower so our team of 30+ is highly diverse. A large percentage of our workforce are from vulnerable areas of society and we also have a large support team of volunteers.
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Great workplace - Our brand-new Morningside office/warehouse includes free parking, is close to river and parks, and our people enjoy free snacks, food and re-gifted product perks.
Who are we?
World’s Biggest Garage Sale is an award-winning impact venture (social enterprise) that has quadrupled in size since April 2020. Having won the Banksia Minister’s Award for the Environment, we are leaders in transitioning Australia from a linear economy to a circular economy (the secret weapon in mitigating climate change) all while providing employment opportunities for Australia’s most vulnerable.
Through launching Australia’s first Circular Economy Precinct we are a diverse workforce that eats ‘wicked problems’ for breakfast, pushing against social norms to bring about a fair, just and sustainable world for people and the planet in equal measure.
So far the organisation has diverted over 4.5 million kilos of waste, contributed over $2.2m to the global economy and provided 500 hrs in training and employment to vulnerable Australians. Want to be a part of transforming lives while transforming resources? Come on board, we’re just getting started.
About The Role
Having just completed our Seed capital raise we are growing rapidly and seeking a high-achieving sales expert to fill this vital, newly-created position driving new business opportunities within the B2B space,
This is an opportunity for you to say “I was part of building that”. You are a hard-working, innovative self-starter who can drive exceptional growth whilst nurturing existing relationships within our network. Our motto is ‘Get Sh*t Done’ (GSD) and we are looking for someone who lives and breathes this concept.
You will be responsible for maintaining and growing business across Brisbane. Offering exceptional service within your area, growing sales and margin revenue through introducing our service offerings to new prospects and growing “share of wallet” with existing customers. You will also work alongside and be supported by a close-knit team.
This position requires a masters in multi-tasking. You’ll be setting daily goals and then tracking and measuring them to ensure tasks are completed on time whilst delivering exceptional outcomes and creating raving fans of our brand.
You will also be the master collaborator, bringing all departments together regarding sales and meeting customer needs such as Operations, Finance and Marketing teams.
In summary, we’re looking for who lives and breathes sales, who is a hunter and gatherer and has the ability to achieve great results.
As an employer we pride ourselves on our positive corporate culture and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. You may be working as Business Development Manager but seeking a greater challenge or be in an existing high-level role looking for a position that offers you more inspiration and purpose. Regardless of circumstances, this is a fantastic opportunity for a high achiever looking to work in an inspiring environment and make a real difference to people’s lives.
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have
- Extensive experience as a sales professional in the B2B space,
- A proven track record in meeting and exceeding sales targets,
- The skills to identify new prospects and opportunities which increase our customer base and your sales pipeline,
- The skills to manage complex sales with ease, ensuring the customer experience is next to none,
- Adaptive and diverse communication skills with a genuine interest in people and a proven ability to build relationships, negotiate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels,
- Naturally transparent, respectful and concise communicator,
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a track record of generating and delivering outcomes, on-time and on-budget,
- This is high-paced role and will suit someone who is master the art of staying calm under pressure,
- A demonstrated commitment to continual improvement and learning,
- A tertiary degree in any field is desirable but not essential,
An immediate start is on offer, so if you are seeking to change the planet for good and would like to become a vital member of our new sales team, please email your CV with a cover email explaining why you would be suitable and why you’d like to work with us to: jess@worldsbiggestgaragesale.com.au
Desired Skills and Experience
Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Client Focused, Results Driven.
