Sherwin-Williams is a Fortune 500 leader and one of the world’s largest and most respected coatings companies, operating across multiple industries including Marine, Aerospace, Architectural, Industrial, and Automotive.

With a presence in over 120 countries and a portfolio of innovative technologies, we deliver solutions that protect and beautify surfaces everywhere—from homes and commercial spaces to complex industrial applications.

Operating under the Automotive ANZ division, our high-performance automotive coatings, along with associated products, serve a diverse customer base—including automotive distributors, collision repair facilities, dealerships, fleet owners, refinishers, production shops, auto body builders, and OEMs. Our wonderfully talented team is at the heart of this mission and poised for significant growth in 2026.

We’re seeking a visionary leader who can harness this momentum, drive expansion, and set the pace for the future of our automotive division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of sales managers and representatives throughout Australia & New Zealand, with a focus on driving sales and taking responsibility for achieving the required performance metrics whilstimproving diversity and development.

• Develop and implement sales training, initiatives & tools to drive employee engagement, retention and development.

• Collaborate with our Marketing team to develop + implement plans to improve market share, and the Supply and Finance teams to manage sales volumes, product mix, and selling price.

• Win the hearts and minds of our long-term based distributors, clients and customers.

About You:

The successful candidate will be an experienced sales executive that can manage both hands on sales activities and provide strategic leadership to the broader team.

• You will possess at least 8 years of sales management experience, formal qualifications in sales, management, business, or marketing, and demonstrated experience employing servant leadership principles to develop a high-performance sales culture.

• Proven record of successful sales experience, including direct sales, channel building and distributor management.

• Extensive experience in effective management with regard to expense control, sales management and leadership within a multinational corporate environment.

• Previous relevant experience in the Automotive Refinish Industry will be highly regarded.

• As this is an ANZ role you will be expected to travel extensively throughout Australia & New Zealand to drive sales and build relationships

• Valid Australian driving license.

What You'll Get In Return:

• You’ll join a global organisation that offers genuine career growth, multi-level opportunities, and strong support every step of the way.

• Our Global Learning & Development team has created specialised leadership programs—highly regarded worldwide—that will equip you for success.

• On top of this, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary,annual bonus scheme, and a company vehicle. This role combines the scale and resources of a global business with the welcoming, local feel of the sunny Central Coast.

This is an outstanding opportunity that won’t last long—apply today!