Group Sales Manager
- Apple-ing permanent position in a prominent co-op
- Strong Adelaide Hills community ties
- Excellent Salary + Car Allowance
Our client is a prominent innovator in the apple industry, currently celebrating their 90th year in the Adelaide Hills. They are a preeminent fresh fruit marketer and packer supplying all the major South Australian supermarket chains and independent retailers. The Co-op processes approximately 50% of SA's apples.
The organisation is seeking an experienced and proactive Group Sales Manager to build upon established key sales relationships and generate new opportunities to promote product to meet consumer demand. This role also works closely with the packing operations to plan day-to-day sales and distribution of products.
Responsibilities encompass:
- Achieving direct sales targets to meet seasonal demands
- Managing the wholesale produce market stand at Pooraka, SA
- Monitoring and developing promotion strategies to counter competitor activity
- Developing export sales opportunities
- Reporting sales and distribution activities and outlook, to the Board and Growers
- Maintaining a culture of continuous improvement
About You
- Highly motivated & driven
- Strong leadership & planning skills
- Clear & concise written & verbal communication
- Able to present & interact confidently with a wide range of stakeholders
Your Skills & Background
- Extensive sales experience in a similar fresh produce environment
- Experience in distribution and logistics
- Understand the distribution model
- Sound understanding of consumer & grower trends
- Exposure to fresh produce packing operations
Confidential enquiries can be made to Geoff Lucas on 08 8201 9999.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role._
The Lucas Group
For over 30 years The Lucas Group has been providing agricultural industries in Australia with executive search, recruitment, and human resources consulting services.
**Job Type**
Full-Time Regular
**Location**
Lenswood SA
**Industry**
HORT PRODUCTION