AREA MANAGER - FOODSERVICE
The business:
A major player in a truly ubiquitous product category synonymous with Foodservice, distributors and end users.
The role:
The Area Manager performs a key role in the VIC Foodservice sales team. Reporting to the State Sales Manager, you'll manage a territory of distributor and end user customers and be accountable for the achievement of sales budgets and other KPIs. New business development will be a major focus and you'll thrive in that capacity.
About you:
· An established and driven FMCG Sales professional looking to advance their career and realise the benefits of engaging on a contractor basis.
· Minimum 3-5 years of FMCG Sales experience required.
· Australian citizenship or permanent residency required.
· A sales hunter through and through.
· Customer centric
· Commercially focused
· Interpersonal - fosters strong relationships
· Planning and executing sales strategies
· Generating and converting new sales leads
· High level Negotiation skills
· Ability to prioritise work and target key growth opportunities
· Effective presentation skills
· Microsoft Office experience
· Ambition and drive
· Culinary interest/foundation
· Working knowledge of the Foodservice & Hospitality industry
Accountabilities:
· Develop, execute and report on agreed sales and call plans to deliver all key objectives.
· Support and positively influence sales focus and activities for major