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GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products and animal feed. GWF’s business units include Tip Top, DON, Yumi's, MAURI and Jasol.
DON’s heritage goes back to the late 1800’s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting great-tasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork.
We take great pride in our skills, techniques and brands, which have evolved over more than a century. We’ve grown from a small family business to become one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers, now part of the GWF group.
DON is also a leading Australian employer with offices and facilities in metropolitan and regional locations across the country. We take pride in being a responsible employer and a great place to work. We offer a safe and supportive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential.
We are currently seeking applications for the role of Area Sales Manager within our Independent Retail Sales Division. This is an exciting time to join our established team. We are looking for an energetic and driven person who has sales experience looking to advance their career.
About the Role
Reporting to the State Field Manager, you will provide frontline service to Independent stores in your area, maximising sales opportunities whilst ensuring the in-store trade standards, promotional activity and customer relationships are at the high standard expected of DON.
The designated territory covers North/East Adelaide Suburbs and includes regional areas - Yorke Peninsula, Eyre Peninsula, Mid-North + Riverland. Coverage of a designated territory in Western Australia will also be required.
Responsibilities:
- Management and implementation of a Territory Plan and Call Cycle, where you will effectively use your negotiation and relationship management skills to help achieve the projected sales plan and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Executing and maintaining in-store Trade Standards across each Point of Purchase
- Report all call cycle activation into Sales at Work on an iPad device
- Share market intelligence to key stakeholders in a responsible and timely manner
- Build trusting and productive relationships with customers and external stakeholders
- Be proactive in action on trade issues, especially product performance.
- FMCG sales experience in a similar role (preferably with Independent Grocers)
- Team player with the ability to work autonomously
- A passion for selling and the desire to achieve
- Strong capability in using handheld communications technology, as well as having a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Engaging and outgoing personality
- Ability to travel and able to manage long distance driving
When you work at DON, not only will you be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, you will also enjoy a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career if you choose to, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community.
We also work hard to ensure the programs and benefits we offer are competitive and reflect the needs and preferences of our people. They include (among others):
- All Tools of Trade including Vehicle, Laptop & Mobile devices
- Community partnerships and initiatives, inc. 2 volunteer days per year
- Options to purchase additional leave
- Discounted products
- Training and development programs
- Global career opportunities
- Various recognition programs and rewards, including an end of year celebration
- Health and wellness initiatives
- Study Assistance available
To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the ‘Apply' button.
At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to ***************@gwf.com.au
Applicants for this position may be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test and a security / background check which may also include a criminal record check. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants.
GWF has a duty of care and a legal responsibility to promote, monitor and maintain a safe working environment for the protection of all of our people in our workplaces. As per our GWF Workplace COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Policy we strongly encourage all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempt, and note that some roles are subject to customer mandates in relation to COVID-19 vaccination.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
