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George Weston Foods
Sales Manager
Posted: 11 July
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About Us
GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWF's product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed. GWF's business units include Tip Top, DON, Yumi's, MAURI, and Jasol.
DON's heritage goes back to the late 1800s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting great-tasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork.
We take great pride in our skills, techniques, and brands, which have evolved over more than a century. We've grown from a small family business to become one of Australia's largest food manufacturers, now part of the GWF group.
DON is also a leading Australian employer with offices and facilities in metropolitan and regional locations across the country. We take pride in being a responsible employer and a great place to work. We offer a safe and supportive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential.ad
About The Role
As an Area Sales Manager, you will manage a large territory spanning from East, South East Suburbs to the NSW border, visiting independent stores daily. Overnight stays will be required. You'll be on the road every day, equipped with a fully maintained vehicle (including personal use), phone, laptop, and iPad. This role requires a self-starter who thrives working independently and is ready to continuously reinvent strategies for success in a dynamic environment.
The role involves frontline sales and service to independent stores, ensuring trade standards, promotional activities, and customer relationships are at their best. While FMCG experience is essential, a background in delicatessen or specialty food categories is highly regarded.
Responsibilities

* Achieve sales and execution targets across the independent grocery channel.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, leveraging these to achieve business goals.
* Execute and maintain in-store trade standards, including layouts, displays, and stock rotation.

Why Join Us
Our Purpose is to Craft food that brings out 'the good'.
When you work at DON, not only will you be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, you will also enjoy a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career if you choose to, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community.
We also work hard to ensure the programs and benefits we offer are competitive and reflect the needs and preferences of our people. They include (among others):
* Flexible work arrangements
* Community partnerships and initiatives, including 2 volunteer days per year
* Options to purchase additional leave
* Discounted products
* Training and development programs
* Global career opportunities
* Various recognition programs and rewards, including an end-of-year celebration
* Health and wellness initiatives
* Study Assistance

About You
You are a motivated, self-driven professional with:
* FMCG experience (essential) and a background in delicatessen or specialty foods (preferred).
* Strong sales and relationship-building skills.
* Comfort working independently and managing a dynamic schedule.
* The ability to adapt and innovate to meet changing market demands.

Applications
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the 'Apply' button.
At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to
Applicants for this position may be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol tests, and a security/background check, which may also include a criminal record check. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants.
GWF has a duty of care and a legal responsibility to promote, monitor, and maintain a safe working environment for the protection of all of our people in our workplaces.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Seniority level

* Seniority level

Associate


Employment type

* Employment type

Full-time


Job function

* Job function

Sales and Business Development
* Industries

Manufacturing

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