Sales Representative - Sydney Metro

Manassen Foods is one of Australia's leading manufacturer, importer, marketer and distributor of fine food products. Our brands include S&W Mayonnaise, Wokka, Golden Days, Trident, Angas Park and Sunbeam Foods to name a few.

We are looking for a dynamic Sales Representative to join tour field sales force and be a part of a passionate team. You will be responsible for achieving sales targets and implementing new initiatives to increase retail brand awareness

• Description

Reporting to the State Sales Manager your key focus will be to grow the business through shelf presence, distribution and promotions as well as developing and maintaining relationships with your customer base.

• Key responsibilities include
• Execute Manassen's sales initiatives through direct relationship management across defined customer base.
• Build and maintain strong store personnel relationships through exceptional in store service.
• Ensure distribution of graded lines in nominated independent stores (IGA, Foodworks, Spar) through Metcash warehouse.
• Pre-sell promotions and NPD and achieve an order quantity in a TIO where applicable.
• Ensure compliance to plans in MSO's as instructed by account manager.
• Achieve a state-based sales target and establish a strong shelf presence for our brands.
• Check and report promotional / display tie up as advised by the account team.
• Observe and report on competitor activity, market trends and market intelligence.
• Adhere to a regular call cycle ensuring the cycle is efficient, yet flexible and best matches opportunities for growth.
• Demonstrate a commitment to delivering a high level customer service and a willingness to go that extra step for every customer.
• Regional travel is required.

Skills, Experience and Abilities

• Strong Organisational and planning abilities.
• An individual who is prepared to own a process and accept accountability for performance.
• Decisive, with the ability to make sound decisions, based on experience and good judgement.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as be an integral part of a team.
• Previous experience as a salesperson in FMCG is preferred.

The Benefits

• Superb company culture
• Supportive management
• Employee discounts
• Competitive remuneration
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)