An exciting opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s high growth private businesses. COS is a family owned and run Aussie business made up of a community of like-minded people working towards a common goal. Our purpose is to keep Australian workers, patients and students healthy, safe and productive by providing products. Why? So we can deliver on our pledge to donate 1% of total revenue to everyday Australians through the Lyone Foundation.
About The Role
Reporting to the Education Team Leader – North Region, this role will have you working as part of our committed specialist team to manage a portfolio of Primary and Secondary schools across the Sunshine Coast region, our fastest growing segment in Education.
Leveraging off our reputation as an innovative industry leader, you will be supported by various internal resources to contribute to our continued growth and ongoing success
Key Responsibilities
- Retention of existing customer base
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Identify, manage, and develop multi-level client relationships and grow existing
accounts with cross category extensions -
Source, identify and develop new business with non-spending schools within your
portfolio - Actively seek Back to School opportunities within the assigned portfolio
- Create and conduct consumer presentations and needs analysis as required
- Work collaboratively with all areas of the business to achieve targets
About You
- Demonstrated account management experience within a B2B environment
- Business development experience and acumen
- Experience working with the Education sector ideal
- CRM system experience
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Outstanding communication skills with a commitment to deliver an outstanding
experience to our customer base of government, private and independent schools with
every interaction -
Ability to understand customer needs with a view to grow revenue through category
extension -
Proven track record in business development acumen and engage with stakeholders
and key decision makers - High level of commercial acumen
Benefits of working with COS
- Flexible hybrid workplace
- Annual employee incentive schemes
- Generous Reward and Recognition programs
- Commitment to professional development with ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Access to free Mental Health programs
- Birthday, Paid Parental Leave and Purchase Leave available
- Convenient location with free onsite parking
- Modern onsite gym
- Employee discounts on full product range
- Opportunity to participate in community welfare and charity initiatives
- Novated Lease / Salary Sacrifice for electric vehicles available
More about COS
When you join COS, you’ll be working for a growing, socially responsible organisation who provides equal employment opportunities to a talented and diverse team of passionate people, who live and breathe our 6 core values - Passionate, Results Driven, Innovative, Service Excellence, Self-Reflective, and Family. Together, we work towards finding new and original ways to deliver on our Company Purpose: Keep Australian Workers Healthy, Safe and Productive.
Through the success of our business, COS has been proud to give back over $20 million to community through the Lyone Foundation. Each year through the Lyone Foundation, COS supports Australian charities who are focused on human welfare and are underfunded, allocating 1% of annual revenue to the foundation each year.
Founded in 1977, COS is the largest Australian owned and operated national office products business. With over 750 employees located across every State of Australia, COS are leaders in our industry, and we’re ready to welcome you onboard!
How to Apply
Please follow the instructions on the application page regarding your Work History, Education and Qualifications. You can include a Cover letter and Resume to give us an overview of your previous relevant experience.
COS can offer you not just a job but a career.
If you are interested, we'd love to hear from you!