TECHNICAL SALES & SERVICE
PERTH – WA
THE OPPORTUNITY
Active Talent is partnering with an established, Australian-owned business specialising in workshop lifting equipment and hoists, GPS systems, dash cameras and automotive accessories.
Based in Perth, we're seeking a Technical Sales & Service Technician from a mechanical, auto electrical, accessory fitting, workshop equipment or similar technical background who is ready to step away from being 100% on the tools.
This is a genuine 50/50 technical service and sales role — the best of both worlds. Half your time will remain hands-on, while the other half will focus on developing customer relationships, generating new business and selling products and services across the wider company range.
THE ROLE
This position combines practical technical service with customer development and sales activity across Western Australia.
Responsibilities include:
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A genuine 50/50 split between hands-on technical work and sales and business development
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Identifying and developing new customers and business opportunities across WA
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Building strong relationships with existing customers and growing those accounts
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Meeting customers to understand their equipment, product and service requirements
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Promoting and selling products and services across the wider company range
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Preparing quotes, following up opportunities and maintaining regular customer contact
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Servicing, inspecting, diagnosing and repairing hoists and workshop lifting equipment
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Installing and servicing GPS systems, dash cameras, telematics and automotive accessories
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Providing on-site technical support, fault finding and practical solutions
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Managing customer administration and sales follow-up
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Undertaking planned regional travel across WA, generally around four trips per year
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You'll bring a strong technical foundation, confidence with customers and the motivation to develop the commercial side of your career.
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Trade or strong technical background in mechanical, auto electrical, accessory fitting, workshop equipment or a similar field
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Strong mechanical aptitude, diagnostic and problem-solving skills
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Confidence building customer relationships and generating new business
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Commercial awareness and the drive to identify opportunities, follow them up and make the sale
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Self-motivation and organisational skills to manage customers, workload and follow-up
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Practical, reliable and comfortable working independently and within a team
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Full unrestricted Australian driver's licence
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Australian working rights
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Ability to obtain a police clearance
WHAT'S ON OFFER
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$90,000–$110,000 base salary + superannuation
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Company vehicle
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Uncapped commission, with $15,000–$50,000+ earning potential
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Total advertised earnings of $105,000–$155,000 AUD per year, plus super and vehicle
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The opportunity to step away from being solely on the tools without leaving your technical experience behind
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Existing customers alongside plenty of scope to develop new business
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Autonomy and variety across both the technical and commercial sides of the role
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Genuine longer-term career development within a growing Australian business
If you're ready to spend less time on the tools, earn more from the knowledge you've built and develop the sales side of your career, we'd like to hear from you.
We're motivated to hire now, so expect a timely response and communication throughout.
Please apply with your CV and cover letter.
You must be eligible to live and work in Australia. This is not a sponsorship opportunity.