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About Us
Chelgrave Contracting Australia is a leading provider of skilled maintenance and engineering labour hire services across Melbourne. We specialise in mechanical and electrical trade labour, delivering top-tier workforce solutions to the manufacturing industry. Chelgrave was founded in 1979, making us one of the longest established labour hire companies in Australia. We support and supply labour solutions to some of Australia’s largest blue-chip companies all the way down to small family-owned businesses.
  
  
The Role
We are seeking a motivated Sales and Service Representative to drive business growth by managing client relationships and securing new opportunities throughout Melbourne. This role is ideal for a results-driven professional with experience in labour hire, recruitment, or industrial sales. The successful candidate would start out working closely with our internal team to learn the core of the business.
  
  
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Align with our operations team to ensure quality candidate interviewing, onboarding, placement and employee and client servicing throughout the hire period.
• Develop strong relationships with new clients.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the manufacturing, engineering and maintenance sectors.
• Provide tailored workforce solutions to meet client needs.
• Achieve sales targets and contribute to business growth.
• Manage end-to-end sales processes, from prospecting to employee commencement and service support.
• Represent Chelgrave Contracting Australia at industry events and networking functions.

  
What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in operations, sales, account management, or business development.
• Strong understanding of the manufacturing, engineering and maintenance sectors.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive sales growth.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• A valid driver’s licence and willingness operate in all suburbs of Melbourne.

  
  
Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary – and annual salary reviews. Performance based bonuses. A fully maintained company vehicle, phone, and laptop.
• Monthly paid day off – employee paid day off program to help with work/life balance.
• Long Term Career Opportunity – chance to foster a long-term career and have good job security with a company that has been in operation for over 45 years.
• Supportive Team Culture – Be part of a team that is willing to help and support their colleagues to succeed.
• A dynamic and rewarding work environment – No two days are often the same in this industry. There are always opportunities to learn something new.

If you’re passionate about connecting businesses with the right workforce solutions, then apply below.

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