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Form of workGreen Endeavour is the company that houses well-known and respected wholesale brands Suncoast Fresh and Fruitlink. We’re fresh produce and gourmet food specialists highly respected within our market sectors through innovation, quality, networking, experience and education. Fruit and veg supply is our expertise.
A bit about us
Suncoast Fresh is a B2B wholesale brand who supplies high-quality fresh produce to cafes, restaurants, bars and yachts across Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Toowoomba and beyond. Working closely with farmers, suppliers, chefs, business owners and hospitality Account Managers, we deliver a paddock to plate wholesale fruit and veg solution that meets the ever-evolving demands of the hospitality industry.
As one, our Just Cause, Mission and Values compile Our Reason For Being:
Our Just Cause is to create sustainable communities where all people are educated, empowered and inspired by the joy of real food. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable fresh produce supply solutions and a premium customer experience across all market sectors through our high performance team. We are guided by our Values of Camaraderie, Accountability, Sustainability, Innovation, Pride, and Trust in everything we do.
In 2023 we were winners of the Employer of Choice through the Australian Business Awards.
Benefits
- Well recognised brand in the industry
- Opportunity for career development and progression within the business.
- Remuneration negotiable depending on experience
- Immediate start
- Owner operated business that is expanding
- Staff Wellbeing Program
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Account Manager to join our sales team, representing the Suncoast Fresh brand in Brisbane / SEQ region.
The Account Manager is responsible for managing existing customer relationships through the delivery of exceptional customer service within set guidelines, and generating new sales opportunities. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Ensuring the development of sustainable and long-term relationships with current and new accounts
- Managing a portfolio of assigned customers to achieve long-term success and sales
- Develop new sales opportunities through cold calling
- Upselling where appropriate to maximise sales for Suncoast Fresh for the benefit of both parties
- Act as the point of contact and handle customers’ unique needs
- Respond to customers’ queries in a timely and professional manner
- Resolve conflicts and issues in a timely and professional manner
- Achieve sales goals in line with set KPIs
The ideal candidate will possess
- 3+ years sales experience within the foodservice industry
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills that foster strong levels of collaboration and engagement from customers
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
- Excellent selling and negotiation skills
- Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to work independently and efficiently
- Demonstrable ability to understand and meet customers’ needs
- Must be computer literate. Experience with Zoho, Phocas, Savvi or Fresh is advantageous
- Fruit & Veg industry and product knowledge advantageous
- Current Drivers Licence
Candidates who have experience with fresh produce and can demonstrate alignment to our Just Cause, Mission and Values will be highly regarded.
Green Endeavour values inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
To Apply
Send your CV and professional covering letter to Susan Markham, GM People & Culture at ******@greenendeavour.com.au. Suitable candidates will be contacted as applications are received.
