Territory Sales Manager – Commercial Equine (Victoria)
SunRice is one of Australia’s largest and most successful food companies, proudly Australian owned and deeply connected to our farming communities. A large part of the SunRice Group is its animal nutrition business, with market leading positions across equine, pet and livestock sectors, including brands Pryde’s EasiFeed, CopRice and SavourLife.
Over 2,100 employees, 30 brands, an unrelenting focus on innovation, and a commitment to our people, our communities and environment, we’re SunRice — an iconic Australian company and a great place to work. SunRice Group provides a real opportunity for passionate people to make a difference.
About the role
If you love working with people, have a genuine interest in the equine industry, and want to make a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We’re on the lookout for a driven and passionate Territory Sales Manager – Commercial Equine to join our dynamic team in Victoria. As a key representative of SunRice’s Commercial Equine portfolio (led by Pryde’s EasiFeed), you will nurture and grow our Commercial Equine Business and our racing and breeding customer base in VIC.
Key responsibilities
* Call coverage: Visit racing and breeding customers (new and prospects).
* Support customers on diet planning, pasture sampling and other services to support horse performance (working with nutrition team).
* Ensure strong service to customers, including supporting stock deliveries (working with customer service team).
* Develop and execute plans to engage and convert new racing and breeding customers in NSW (working with RSM Commercial & Nutrition teams).
* Ensure delivery of Commercial Equine volume targets for the region, and delivery of new Commercial Equine customer targets.
* Use strategic relationships to benefit the Commercial Equine team.
About you
You’re a results-driven professional with a deep understanding and passion for the equine industry (particularly racing & breeding). You have commercial acumen; results driven and thrive in a dynamic team environment. You enjoy working both autonomously and as part of a wider team achieving goals and driving new pathways to growth in your designated territory. Building strong customer relationships comes to you naturally!
* Formal qualifications in business / sales / animal nutrition (desirable).
* Solid experience in equine nutrition / feed sales (essential).
* Understanding and experience of the commercial equine industry (breeding and training) (essential).
* In-depth understanding of the Regional Retail channel.
* Sales experience within the pet / animal feed categories.
* Proven experience in successfully winning new customers.
* Previous experience managing and growing a territory.
Benefits and culture
* Flexible work — we understand there is life outside of work and are committed to providing a flexible work environment.
* Free products, staff allowance and substantial discounts on our product ranges.
* Core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Community.
* Benefits program includes discounts on gym memberships, Bupa Health insurance, travel and employee referral program.
SunRice is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants based on merit, skills and qualifications relevant to the role.
All correspondence will be dealt with in strict confidence.
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