Business Development Executive - Foodservice

Business Development Executive - Foodservice 

About us at True Foods

True Foods is a modern-day success story of the FMCG industry; and the proud home of the Simson’s Pantry product range. We have a genuine people-focused culture and burning ambition for continued innovation and ongoing sustainable growth in Australia. We pride ourselves on being 100% Australian-owned and our capability to manufacture everyday specialty household products; Tortilla Wraps, Flatbread, Pizza Bases, Naan & Roti Breads, to name a few.

Through passion and pure grit, we have been able to successfully introduce, drive and maintain a high-quality product range that has seen volumes absolutely soar across major Retailers and the Foodservice industries. We service and manage all major key customers nationally, including Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Metcash, KFC, Subway, and PFD.

About the role

• Looking to take ownership of your own sales territory?
• Excited by the potential for career growth within a sales team?
• Keen to contribute to the success of a market leader in tortilla wraps and flatbreads? 

True Foods, home of Simson’s Pantry, is on the search for a Business Development Executive – Foodservice ready to relish in the challenge of increasing sales and distribution gaps in our sales account for Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia within our Foodservice Sales team. 

You’ll be driven to achieve your annual sales budget targets, whilst efficiently and effectively managing your sales territory with end user customers (Cafes, Restaurants, takeaway outlets, etc..) and distributors (such as the likes of Bidfood, PFD, and independents). Your finger will also be on the pulse when it comes to marketing intelligence and growing market share through brand awareness across all Food Service channels. 

More about you

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role within Foodservice 
• You’re making a name in the sales space with a growing track record in delivering results
• Foodservice or Food industry experience is highly advantageous and will be well-regarded 
• Your communication and influencing skills are second to none, both energetic and engaging with a strong commercial focus
• Understanding of manufacturing (preferably food manufacturing) operations and supply chain will be highly desirable 
• Thanks to your strong business acumen, you have a thorough understanding of sales, negotiation, planning, time management & financial principals
• You are also a BIG ‘people person’, engaging with clients and collaborating with your customer base comes easy 

What's in it for you?

Working within True Foods, you can expect to collaborate with great people all whilst enjoying:

• A competitive salary between $90-$110k (dependent on candidates’ skills & experience) + super + car/or car allowance
• Opportunity to participate in the Company’s profit participation program
• An energetic and innovative culture that is committed to supporting the continued growth and development of its people

As we continue to grow bigger and better, this is the perfect time to be part of the team as we continue to take the flatbread market by storm. 

Ready to join the team!

How to apply
To apply, please click the “apply now” button and follow the prompts.  Alternatively, forward your resume together with a covering letter addressing the criteria to *******@truefoods.com.au. 

Thank you for learning about our opportunities and we look forward to hearing from you.