AddressCompany description:
Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution and marketing company with sales of over $15 billion.
We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.
Our purpose is to Champion Successful Independents!
Job description:
The Retail Operations team have a great opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join their team. Interact with a diverse group of IGA retailers across a specified territory with some regional and remote travel required. Drive store standards, develop strategies, enhance and support customer service and safety standards.
What you'll do:
- Build and develop working relationships with your retailers and become their conduit between the retailer and the Metcash state office
- Be able to influence retailers to support them in creating profitable and sustainable businesses
- Drive operational excellence & ensure store standards as well as pricing and promotional compliance is met
- Ensure product, pricing, ranging and service levels are met
- Drive and review sales plans and support promotional activities or events with your retailer
This role can be based in Rockhampton or Mackay, QLD. Travel is required as the territory this role covers is from Bowen, Longreach, Blackall to Gladstone.
What you'll bring:
- Must have retail management experience at either store or multi-site level within the Food Retail industry
- Strong communication and relationship skills
- Strong commercial and business acumen
- Ability to work with a team of like-minded legends
- Must be able to complete physical tasks in stores when required to support the retailer
- The ability to hold retailers to account and have challenging conversations where necessary to protect the IGA banner
What We Can Offer You:
- An opportunity to help our independents be the best they can
- A fully maintained company vehicle and a sales incentive!
- Work with a collaborative and supportive team
- Benefits! Extra leave days just for you; corporate health benefits and loads more
At Metcash Food, we're the power behind local business, proudly supplying over 1600 independently owned stores in every corner of Australia and New Zealand. With a range of trusted independent brands like IGA, Foodland and Campbells/C-Store, our stores sit at the heart of their communities, providing locals with the products they love most.
So, roll up your sleeves and bring your best self to work and we'll give you the support you need to develop a rewarding career and make your mark on the future of retail.
Make Your Mark!
