About George Weston Foods:
* We are one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites.
* Our product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed.
* Our business units include Tip Top, DON, MAURI, and Jasol.
At DON, we believe in making our business sustainable for the long term by:
* Keeping each other safe
* Improving the lives we touch
* Taking pride in the quality of what we make and how we make it
About the Role:
Job Summary:
As a Key Account Manager - Foodservice, you will work closely with chefs, hospitality operators, and wholesale distributors to strengthen our presence in commercial kitchens, restaurants, and food businesses.
This is a hands-on sales role, ideal for someone with a cheffing background looking to step into a commercial role. Spending 95% of your time in the field, you will manage key accounts, ensure product distribution, and build strong relationships with chefs and foodservice clients.
Responsibilities:
* Build relationships with chefs, distributors, and key foodservice customers
* Develop sales opportunities, leveraging your food industry knowledge
* Drive product awareness and category growth in commercial kitchens
* Manage and execute sales initiatives, ensuring strong customer engagement
* Work closely with marketing and operations to deliver on customer needs
* Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights
Why Work with Us:
* Our Purpose is to craft food that brings out the good.
* You will be part of a dynamic and growing foodservice team, helping chefs and businesses access high-quality products.
About You:
* You are a foodservice professional with experience as a chef, in hospitality, or in foodservice sales.
* You have a passion for food and strong knowledge of commercial kitchens.
* You have excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
* You are able to work independently and thrive in a field sales role.