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PORTWEST , a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Area Sales Manager in Victoria, Australia  on a Permanent basis reporting to Regional Sales Manager . Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 6,000 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities.  We’re on a mission to become the world’s most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand. JOB SUMMARY: As Area Sales Manager for Victoria, Australia, you will use your PPE and/or workwear experience to drive sales of Portwest products through both new and existing distributor channels. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you will identify growth opportunities, build strong customer relationships, and expand market presence in a fast-paced, field-based role, working independently while contributing to the company’s continued regional success. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Build quality business relationships with new and existing accounts  Conduct daily face-to-face sales meetings to maintain and develop relationships with distributors and end users throughout your territory  Identify new business opportunities and complete sales planning  Utilize solutions-based strategies to win new business on a continuous and consistent basis  Identify existing customers with high growth potential and create a roadmap for their further development  Engage in consultative selling by identifying customers’ needs and providing a Portwest solution to meet those needs  Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers  Focus on selling new Portwest products by bringing samples to each meeting  Ensure effective after meeting follow-up to close sales  Conduct ongoing development of market intelligence, including marketing events such as trade shows, seminars, and exhibitions  Drive significant growth into target industry segments and designated channels      REQUIREMENTS: 2+ years PPE, workwear or safety wear sales experience is preferred   Experience selling on behalf of a manufacturer, distributor, reseller or agency  Experience drafting and executing sales plans for aggressive expansion  Appetite to continue rapid growth of Portwest through field sales  Ability to translate business initiatives into bottom line results  Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills  Positive attitude with a winning mentality  Excellent team player #LI-DS1   COMPANY  AWARDS Great Place To Work 2024  Private Irish Business of the year – Export Indu s try Awards 2025 Silver Ecovadis Sustainability Rating 2025   Applicants must have a right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction. Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.