Brand Manager Building Automation & Control

The Opportunity

An exciting new opportunity to work for a leading technology distributor representing globally respected building automation and control brands across Australia. This is a key position, managing key brands in the systems integration portfolio and working closely with technology manufacturers, systems integrators, technology consultants,  installers and electrical contracting partners. The brand portfolio is focused on commercial and residential building development markets.

A varied role, you will take control of planning and forecasting product purchasing and inventory management to meet client demand, working with the in-house BDM and meeting with partner organisations’ national sales managers to anticipate demand ahead of time. You will also report your market findings from customer interactions to the management team and the manufacturers you represent.

You will assist specialist technology systems integrators, electrical contractors and the in-house sales team with presales and post sales support for product implementation and operation, including attending sales meetings as a brand subject matter expert. Working with the national technical training manager, you will train colleagues in your products in both sales and support, and prepare product and brand information for your colleagues in sales and customer service. Attend and set-up exhibitions and trade shows and represent your brands to industry influencers and buyers.

Finally, you will also manage and maintain loan stock of your products, manage all claims and returns of stock and report this to the leadership team on a monthly basis.

Skills Required

Must have proven success in brand management, product management or similar role, ideally with a technology distribution business. Knowledge of building automation (Honeywell, Siemens, Schneider, ABB, Cisco) and control (Crestron, QSys, AMX, Control4, RTI) brands is essential, with the ability to talk in both technical terms and end-user/customer outcomes. This is a client facing role requiring excellent communication skills and strong commercial awareness.

The Organisation and Culture

A top Australian Technology Distributor representing globally respected manufacturers providing class leading products and support for the commercial technology systems integration and events/hire markets. The company has an excellent and well-established reputation for being a value-add distributor offering well made products, vast in-house technical knowledge, great service and support. The company are constantly looking to grow their technology offerings, looking ahead of the curve at emerging technologies and exciting developments for their customers. The culture is one of customer first, adding value where possible and working together to get the best outcome for suppliers and partners, through to end-users. This organisation would suit someone who is a team player, enjoys working with a variety of people and personalities, and has a passion for the world of building automation and control technology.

The Recruiters

Mulloway Recruitment are a specialist recruitment consultancy serving Audio Visual and Technology clients around Australia. Your application will be treated in the strictest confidence and we will communicate with you throughout the application process. Please submit your resume or call Dave for a confidential discussion on 0415 791 462.