CAREERS
The Shann Group is always on the lookout for new people to join our team.
See below for any current positions vacant.
About Us
The Shann Group is a market leading Australasian distributor of a diverse range of products and fabrics including premium and technical textiles, furniture components, window fabrics and digital print media. We sell products across a number of industries from our offices and warehouses across Australia and New Zealand. We are a 65+ year old national business that has maintained a strong position during the COVID pandemic.
Current Job Offers:
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – DIGITAL PRINT MEDIA
Full time – Melbourne, VIC
About Shann DPM
Shann Digital Print Media are a leading distributor of wide format printing media & substrates to the sign making, display and visual graphics markets. We import products from world leading manufacturers including Drytac, POLI-TAPE, Heytex, Nekoosa, EDGE and more. With office & warehouse locations in every major Australian city we have a truly national footprint and can offer a solution for all print platforms and applications. Shann DPM, supply to create.
Position & Responsibilities
Based from our head office in Melbourne, your responsibilities will include:
- The management and development of an extensive list of established customer accounts – utilising a structured call cycle
- The development of new sales opportunities through your existing account portfolio as well as seeking out new clients through actively canvassing the signage, print, display & visual graphics markets
- Conducting sales calls and face to face meetings with key decision makers, promoting product features and benefits and offering quality solutions
- Offering excellence in technical support & customer service
- Maintaining & updating call master reports
- Liaising with management, imports, customer service, marketing and warehousing teams
Candidate
The Shann Group are open to both an experienced applicant from the print industry that possesses a proven sales record and key account management experience, or a confident young person who may not have the sales experience but is prepared to work hard to learn and determined to make the most of a great career opportunity.
The successful applicant will ideally possess:
- Solid time management skills – organisational skills & the ability to work to quarterly, monthly, and weekly call cycles to build your sales funnel
- Clear and concise communication and solid listening skills
- Competent computer skills
- A person with a real focus on achieving goals and targets & loves the “Thrill of the Sale”
- An outgoing, energetic personality & good sense of humour are a MUST!
Rewards
The successful applicant will receive a negotiable salary, commensurate with experience, + Fully Maintained Company Vehicle and phone, as well as a very lucrative and achievable uncapped commission structure based on your own sales achievements and new accounts developed. This coupled with the opportunity to join a dynamic and fast growing player within the digital print industry and establish your sales career.
If you have what it takes, right to work in Australia, then we want to talk to you.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE – DIGITAL PRINT MEDIA
Full time – Brisbane, QLD
About Shann DPM
Shann Digital Print Media are a leading distributor of wide format printing media & substrates to the sign making, display and visual graphics markets. We import products from world leading manufacturers including Drytac, POLI-TAPE, Heytex, Nekoosa, EDGE and more. With office & warehouse locations in every major Australian city we have a truly national footprint and can offer a solution for all print platforms and applications. Shann DPM, supply to create.
Position & Responsibilities
Based from our Woodridge QLD Branch, your responsibilities will include:
- The management and development of an extensive list of established customer accounts – utilising a structured call cycle
- The development of new sales opportunities through your existing account portfolio as well as seeking out new clients through actively canvassing the signage, print, display & visual graphics markets
- Conducting sales calls and face to face meetings with key decision makers, promoting product features and benefits and offering quality solutions
- Offering excellence in technical support & customer service
- Maintaining & updating call master reports
- Liaising with management, imports, customer service, marketing and warehousing teams
Candidate
The Shann Group are open to an experienced applicant from the print industry that possesses a proven sales record and key account management experience.
The successful applicant will ideally possess:
- Previous sales experience preferred
- Solid time management skills – organisational skills & the ability to work to quarterly, monthly, and weekly call cycles to build your sales funnel
- Clear and concise communication and solid listening skills
- Competent computer skills
- A person with a real focus on achieving goals and targets & loves the “Thrill of the Sale”
- An outgoing, energetic personality & good sense of humour are a MUST!
Rewards
The successful applicant will receive a negotiable salary, commensurate with experience, + Fully Maintained Company Vehicle and phone, as well as a very lucrative and achievable uncapped commission structure based on your own sales achievements and new accounts developed. This coupled with the opportunity to join a dynamic and fast growing player within the digital print industry.
If you have what it takes, right to work in Australia, then we want to talk to you.
TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Full time – Melbourne, VIC
Position & Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- The management and development of an extensive list of established Customer Accounts – utilising a structured call cycle
- The development of new sales opportunities through your existing account portfolio as well as seeking out new Clients through actively canvassing targeted markets
- Conducting sales calls and face to face meetings with key decision makers, promoting your products features and benefits and offering quality solutions
- Offering excellence in technical support & customer service
- This role is for someone who has a technical ability and manufacture/installation of outdoor blinds & side retention systems
Candidate
The Shann Group are open to both an experienced applicant from the Window Fabrics Industry that possesses a proven sales record and key account management experience or a confident person who may not have the sales experience but is technically savvy with the manufacture/installation of outdoor blinds and side retention systems. If you are prepared to work hard to learn and determined to make the most of a great career opportunity, then this is the role for you.
The successful applicant will ideally possess:
- Solid time management skills – organisational skills & the ability to work to quarterly, monthly, and weekly call cycles to build your sales funnel
- Clear and concise communication and solid listening skills
- Competent computer skills
- A person with a real focus on achieving goals and detail oriented and apply technical knowledge and understanding of our products
- An outgoing, energetic personality & good sense of humour are a MUST that loves the “Thrill of the Sale!
Rewards
The successful applicant will receive a negotiable salary, commensurate with experience, + Fully Maintained Company Vehicle & a very lucrative and achievable uncapped commission structure based on your own sales achievements and new accounts developed. This coupled with the opportunity to join an iconic Australian Owned dynamic business and establish your sales career.
If you are have what it takes, and are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, then we want to talk to you!
Full time – Melbourne, VIC
Import/Export & Customs (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
- Work Close to Home
- Work for an iconic Australian owned family business
- Grow and make the role your own
- If you have a mathematical mind – Apply Now!
The Role:
We are seeking an energetic person, with previous imports administration experience and/or business related qualifications, to join our Imports Team. This is a full-time permanent role, located at our head office in Preston.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a can-do approach to join an iconic Australian business in an exciting period of growth and change. Reporting to the Imports Manager, the successful applicant will be able to grow their skills in imports administration whilst working within a supportive team environment.
This position also offers the right applicant the ability to develop a career in the imports and distribution industry through further opportunities within the Company. Therefore, candidates with appropriate experience and/or qualifications who are seeking an opportunity to grow within a company in this field, are encouraged to apply.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Company stock discounts
- Free onsite parking
Key Responsibilities
- Costings and quotations
- Sending enquires to suppliers and requesting quotations
- Stock control for a range of products (your portfolio)
- Raising Purchase Orders on overseas suppliers and liaising with them until shipped
- Liaising with Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers
- Maintain a database of shipments with payment dates and ETA’s
- Arranging payment of supplier invoices in conjunction with our accounts team
- Liaising with Branch Managers, Sales Reps and Customer Service
- Data entry
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous imports administration experience and/or a tertiary qualification in a relevant field of study (such as Business)
- Excellent organisational & problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail & accuracy and the ability to work under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, and work effectively as part of a team (CRM)
- High level skills in the use of Excel and other Microsoft Office products, with experience in the use of Sage software highly desirable
Applications
If you are passionate about joining a strong iconic Australian business, and this opportunity resonates with you, then we want to hear from you.
To apply, please click on the “Apply now” button, ensuring you attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the position. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so please submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this role.
Full time – Melbourne, VIC
Forklift Driver
- If you have a forklift licence & physically fit, apply now!
- Work Close to Home (Preston)
- Free parking & team lunches are delicious!
Duties will include but not limited to:
- Picking and preparing orders for despatch
- Efficient, accurate receiving, put away, and despatch of goods
- Unloading containers (LF Licence, LO an advantage)
- General warehouse housekeeping
Qualities & Requirements are:
- Must be reliable, punctual and available to work reasonable overtime when required
- Able to communicate and work effectively as part of a team
- Have attention to detail, including excellent numeracy
- Must be physically fit, in order to undertake manual work including heavy lifting
- Able to self-motivate and deliver consistent output
- Must be comfortable with undertaking a wide variety of warehouse tasks and have a positive and willing attitude towards helping others
- Hold valid Forklift Licences
Applications
To apply, please click on the “Apply now” button, ensuring you attach your resume. Applications will be assessed as they are received!