Leading National Industry Association, celebrating 80-years of operation this year!Excellent career opportunity located in CairnsGrow HIA’s presence in a region itself experiencing significant growth and make your markExceptional work culture Generous employee benefitsThe Housing Industry Association (HIA) is the official body of Australia’s home building industry. As the only national industry association for Australian building professionals, we represent the interests of the housing industry at regional and national levels. We have been representing the Australian housing industry for 80 years. Our vision remains the same, to be an association that speaks with a united voice on industry issues and creates real change, providing quality services at the lowest cost and working with the sector to maintain high standards.Overview: For the lucky candidate, this role is situated in beautiful Cairns, most famous for its stunning beaches, nearby rainforests, and easy access to the world's largest reef system. You will ensure that HIA in Far North Queensland is the voice of the residential building industry and the building practitioner’s indispensable business partner. This position is responsible for Cairns and the surrounding Far North Queensland and Gulf region. The Area Manager will accept responsibility and is accountable for the Association activities including successful advocacy, membership growth, the operational success of the Association in the regions and maximising the value from new and existing customer relationships through cross selling the complete range of HIA’s products and services.Day-to-day, the role will:Grow and retain membership so that it encompasses all industry interests including builders, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and industry specialists.Build, develop, execute and monitor a strategic sales plan and pipeline of opportunities to achieve revenue targets and drive growth.Ensure that the Association is influential and visible in all policy, regulatory and legislative matters affecting the residential building industry.Requires a clear and coherent plan to achieve financial and commercial strategies across the range of HIA commercial businesses. The successful person will:Have demonstrated leadership experience including responsibility for achieving commercial outcomes.Be articulate, with the ability to persuade and achieve results.Be commercially minded, you are always looking to create and expand on opportunities and the ability to reach and exceed sales targets.If you are interested in this position, please submit your application by clicking on the link to apply, by 14 March 2025. A full job description can be found in the Careers section on our website, hia.com.au. Position Description AUDCairns4870
