Sales and Innovation Manager wanted immediately: Salary R1 216 000 to R1 492 000 per year

South Africa
Full-time, Permanent
R1 216 000 – R1 492 000 a year
*FPC3120021, Level 7 or 8

Business Development & Innovation Branch
Bunbury*

This is a permanent full-time position at 1.0FTE
Appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to similar positions.

The Forest Products Commission (FPC) is a Statutory Authority and is responsible for managing commercial operations in Western Australia’s native forest and plantation estate. The FPC supplies forest products to local processing industries and export markets. The FPC also provides advice to, and develops policy for, government on issues relating to forest management, products and services.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 5PM ON MONDAY 26 AUGUST 2019

Job Description

The Manager Sales & Innovation is responsible for identifying, assessing, negotiating, and implementing new commercial opportunities within the Western Australian forest sector on behalf of the Commission. The role will use entrepreneurial and innovative approaches that are focussed on new ways of doing business.

To be successful in this role you will have:

ESSENTIAL:

1 Shape and managing strategy

Substantial experience (Level 8) or experience (Level 7) in strategic and operational business planning, financial management and reporting
Demonstrated ability to undertake financial analysis of new projects (Level 8)
2 Achieving results

Substantial experience (Level 8) or experience (Level 7) in establishing, developing and delivering initiatives and ensuring agreed outcomes are achieved. Track record in achieving deliverables and activities within deadlines and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
3 Building productive relationships

Highly developed ability to provide mentoring, training, coaching and assessment of team members.
4 Exemplifying personal integrity and self-awareness

Demonstrated personal commitment to high standards of professionalism, integrity and accountability.
5 Communicating and influencing effectively

Demonstrated high level communication, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
6 Knowledge and experience in marketing and selling forest products

Substantial experience (Level 8) or demonstrated experience (Level 7) with marketing and sale of forest products in domestic and international markets and knowledge of current trends in the forest products sector
Demonstrated leadership in managing business development opportunities in a commercial environment.
7 Tertiary qualification in forestry, commerce or related fields

_8 Current drivers licence
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For further job-related information please contact John Tredinnick (Director New Business & Innovation) at 9363 4619 or 0417 952 817.

For further information about the FPC please visit www.fpc.wa.gov.au.

If you have trouble downloading the attachments or wish to enquire about this recruitment process, please contact People Services on 9363 4656

Applicants are required to apply online and submit:

A detailed CV – include contact details of two referees, current supervisor/manager details are preferred.
A statement addressing all the work-related requirements in no more than 4 pages
Contact details of two previous managers who can attest to your abilities and claims submitted in your application.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for employment with the Forest Products Commission (FPC) you must have the following at the time of lodging your application:
– be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status
– a Special Category Visa with unrestricted stay or work rights for New Zealand citizens

Recommended applicants are required to provide a National Police Certificate issued within a month, prior to an appointment being made. Overseas police certificates may be required.

Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the above-mentioned eligibility requirements.

Substantive Equality Statement

The Forest Products Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency.

Late applications will not be accepted. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.

Application Instructions: Please click the “Apply for this job” button above or go to https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=215 and search for the position FPC3120021

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: R1,216,000.00 to R1,492,000.00 /year

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