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James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions. As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long-lasting beauty. 
  
With a diverse workforce across Asia Pacific, our company culture is built on providing a foundation of “Zero Harm” and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement. 
 
The Opportunity 
 
Are you ready to launch your career in sales with a global leader in building materials?
James Hardie is on the hunt for enthusiastic and driven Sales Cadets to join our team!
  
Reporting to the National Sales Manager – Category Growth, you will play a key role in supporting the management of a portfolio of smaller builders and driving the conversion of sales opportunities across Melbourne metro and select regional areas.
  
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your sales acumen, and contribute to the growth of our High Value Products in the single-family new construction, small multi-family, and renovation segments.
 
What you’ll do 

• Participate in a comprehensive onboarding program to understand James Hardie’s mission, vision, and go-to-market strategies
• Learn and utilise sales tools to support builder conversion in your allocated area
• Execute sales plans and meet targets focused on driving builder engagement and product adoption
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to identify scalable conversion opportunities
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with small builders through strategic call planning
• Use your influencing skills to create value-driven solutions for customer stakeholders
• Track lead generation and project progress using CRM tools like Salesforce

What you’ll bring 

• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel
• Knowledge of the construction industry is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related sales field is preferred, but not essential
• A team-oriented mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong planning, prioritization, and time management skills
• A proactive attitude and a passion for achieving business goals

Working @ James Hardie 

• Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer 
• Ability to take part in an Employee Share scheme
• Product discounts 
• Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the primary carer (including super) & two weeks for secondary carer 
• 2 Volunteer days per year 
• Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program 
• Online shopping discounts 
• International & domestic development and progression opportunities 
• Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University 
• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members 

Proudly providing Australian Made fibre-cement to the market for over 100 years. 
 
It’s Possible™ with James Hardie

To further support your application, you're welcome to respond to the following question. Submitting a video cover letter is optional, though would be a bonus!

Tell us about a time when you successfully influenced someone or a group to adopt a new idea, product, or process. What approach did you take, and what was the outcome?

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