AddressOur Story
Clean Seas is the global leader in closed cycle breeding, production, and sale of Yellowtail Kingfish and is renowned world-wide for its exceptionally high-quality fish. Our company is recognised for innovation in Yellowtail Kingfish farming and has become the largest producer of aquaculture Yellowtail Kingfish outside of Japan. Our customers appreciate the consistently high quality of our fish and our reliability in supplying fresh fish to markets across the globe, fifty-two weeks of the year.
The Company
We are a leading Australian Aquaculture company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX:CSS) with one of the world’s premium seafood products marketed under the Spencer Gulf Kingfish and South Australian Yellowtail brands. The company’s footprint includes our Hatchery in Arno Bay, farm sites within the Spencer Gulf, Fish Health and R&D facilities in Port Lincoln, our Head Office and world-class Seafood Processing facility in Adelaide. Our growing and innovative Sales and Marketing teams are located across Australia, Europe and the USA.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, we are looking for a highly energetic sales professional to identify, pursue and grow sales across our unique Spencer Gulf Kingfish and South Australian Yellowtail brands in the greater Melbourne area.
The role will work closely with the Regional Sales Manager and Marketing team to continue developing strong customer engagement through a collaborative approach, visiting customers on a regular basis to drive growth and maximise sales opportunities. Specifically, we are looking for a passionate and strong relationship builder to develop sales whilst increasing brand awareness of our Spencer Gulf Kingfish and South Australian Yellowtail products within the Food Service and Retail sectors.
Excellent communication skills and professional presentation are essential as the successful candidate will need to confidently engage and negotiate with chefs, business owners and key decision makers. Your success will also rely on building effective internal relationships as you support high-performing teams across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pursue and grow sales through continued customer engagement and increased brand awareness
- Execute the Sales plan and objectives and Marketing activities
- Work autonomously whilst engaging and contributing to the success of the Domestic Sales and Marketing Team
- Increase distribution within new and existing seafood retail customers
- Identify and follow through on new customer opportunities across the region
- Implement point of sale solutions in seafood retail customers
- Facilitate and deliver product presentations and training across both foodservice and seafood retail channels
- Develop an understanding of competitor activities, strategies, pricing and provide feedback internally on market activities via weekly reporting and data management
- Contribute to state forecasts for new business opportunities
- Build effective stakeholder and internal relationships
Required Skills and Experience:
- Prior sales experience, preferably in premium food sectors
- Understanding of the foodservice/hospitality industry
- Passion for premium seafood/food products
- Strong relationship building and negotiation skills
- Strong numeracy and reporting skills
- Highly motivated and resilient
- Excellent planning, time management and organisational skills
- Familiar with Microsoft Office applications
- An understanding of Work Health and Safety responsibilities
- A full driver’s licence
If you are motivated to join our dedicated sales team and promote our unique premium seafood products, we would love to hear from you. A competitive salary package including car allowance, laptop and phone will be offered to the successful candidate.
Our Commitment:
Clean Seas is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity of thought, style, culture and experience is valued. Doing what’s right, working as a collaborative team and challenging boundaries help us remain focused on our goal of being Australia’s leading Aquaculture company.
Prior to employment you will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical assessment that includes drug and alcohol testing and provide a current Police Clearance Certificate.
Application and Contact:
To apply for this position, please click the ‘apply now’ button and upload your Cover Letter and Resume in Word format. If you require further information about this opportunity before applying, please contact Julie Smith on mobile +61 436 408 ***.
