Sales Representative - Refinish & Coatings

The Autolac Group is a prominent Australian supplier of automotive finishes and coatings, serving the vehicle and commercial refinishing industries. As a privately owned SME headquartered in Sydney, with a national footprint of 70 employees, the company is committed to appointing individuals who align with its culture and core values. Autolac proudly represents several key brands in the Australian market.

Due to continued business growth, we are seeking to appoint a highly capable and motivated Business Development Sales Representative to join our sales team in Wollongong.

The primary responsibility of this role is to drive market expansion by developing and maintaining strong customer relationships — both with existing clients and new prospects. This position will play a pivotal role in growing the customer base, expanding product offerings, and enhancing the Autolac Group’s reputation in the industry.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and results-driven business development professional with a proven ability to cultivate long-term client relationships. A commercial mindset, adaptability, and exceptional communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the customer base and increase the range of products offered to each client

• Provide comprehensive account management to the existing customer portfolio

• Deliver consistent product training and ongoing support to customers

• Contribute to marketing initiatives and assist in shaping strategy

• Support the introduction of new products to the market

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all customer enquiries, both technical and sales-related

Required Competencies and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in building brands and fostering enduring customer relationships, preferably within the industrial products sector

• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities

• Flexible, adaptable, and pragmatic approach to tasks

• Hands-on, collaborative working style

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership or team coordination capacity

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Tertiary qualifications in business, marketing, or a related discipline (desirable)

• Trade qualifications in automotive refinish (advantageous but not essential)

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.