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<p> <img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/81de82ba/1645d45a-6e4c-488f-9b7d-5.png" alt="Vestas Factory"></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong><span id="cke_bm_18448S" style="display:none"> </span> <strong><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong><strong>Specialist</strong></strong></span></strong> | <strong><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong><strong>Full-Time</strong></strong></span></strong><span id="cke_bm_3266S" style="display:none"> </span> | <strong><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong><strong>Commercial</strong></strong></span></strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><br>Vestas Australia is thrilled to announce an opening for an experienced Sales and Accounts Manager to join our collaborative team in Melbourne. In this essential role, you will drive the execution of our innovative sales strategies, enhance customer engagement, and support the digital transformation of our sales processes. If you are a proactive, results-oriented sales professional with a strong technical background and excellent communication skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the renewable energy sector. Join us in our mission to create a sustainable future through wind energy!</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Region APC>Service Commercial APAC>Transactional Sales Management APAC</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Responsibilities:<br><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">1. Developing, maintaining & utilizing excellent customer understanding for assigned accounts<br></span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Understanding customers' general business model and strategy for the ownership & operation of their RE/wind assets• Understanding customers' organizations, key stakeholders and decision processes</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Understanding business case drivers & buying criteria for specific opportunities</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Proactively developing & maintaining relationship to existing and new customers</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Preparing & maintaining account sales plans in line with Service Business Strategy</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Identifying potential improvements or new business opportunities for Vestas Service solutions based on understanding of customer needs</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Communicating continuously, consistently and professionally with customers</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Achieving highest levels of customer satisfaction<br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">2. Developing, maintaining & utilizing market understanding<br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Understanding local energy market and their implications on Operations & Maintenance strategy as well as needs of customers</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Understanding competitors who are active in the local market, their overall offerings and value proposition across different Service business areas</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Establishing and maintaining relationship to key external stakeholders in industry</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Identifying required improvements or new business opportunities for Vestas Service solutions based on understanding of market or competitor dynamics<br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">3. Developing & closing Service Sales After Sales opportunities by successfully managing the sales process from origination to value engineering and negotiation & closing across all Service Business Areas (Maintenance Contracts, Parts & Repair, Fleet Optimization, and Multibrand)<br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Preparing customer pitches & presentations regarding Vestas' Service solutions and value proposition</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Generating new opportunities & leads based on customer, competitor and/or market understanding</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Identifying key value levers and setting winning deal strategy</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Preparing deal-specific cost-base and pricing (supported by internal tools & relevant SMEs)</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Developing, writing & submitting compelling proposals / quotations in response to customer enquiries and tenders</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Continuously optimizing deals to create best possible win-win outcomes for customers & Vestas</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Driving deal negotiations (with support from Legal team)</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Developing and managing detailed closing plans to ensure successful implementation of deals</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <p style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Bachelors / Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or Energy</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Relevant commercial experience or skilled commercial affinity</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Relevant experience in the following areas of advantage B2B sales environment, ideally in heavy industry or energy sector (e.g. WTG OEM, utilities, infrastructure, RE project development etc.)</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Competencies:</strong></span></p> <p style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Solid commercial insight and financial literacy• Understanding of large infrastructure project economics and financial metrics</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Skilled interpersonal skills resulting in ability to develop & maintain solid customer relationship</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Ability to work as part and coordinate cross-functional teams</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Team-oriented person with ability to work in a multi-cultural context as part of a global matrix organization</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Results and solution-oriented mindset</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>What We Offer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Safety: A strong safety culture</span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression within the company and globally.</span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Dynamic Work Environment: A fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative culture.</span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Global Exposure: Work with an international team to implement cutting-edge sales tools and strategies.</span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ongoing Training: Continuous opportunities to develop your sales and digital expertise.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Additional information:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role.</span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Our Benefits</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Flexible workplace arrangements</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">18 weeks Paid Parental Leave</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Employee Assistance Program</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.</span></p> <hr> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Our commitment to a fair hiring </strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>DEIB Statement</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, <a href="https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process">https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>About Vestas</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at <a href="https://www.vestas.com">www.vestas.com</a> and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings. </span></p>