This is an entry level position
About the Business:
Oriental Merchant is a leading wholesaler and distributor of authentic Asian food goods in the FMCG industry. We supply major supermarkets and independent grocery stores across Australia, New Zealand and Europe with brands and products familiar throughout the Asia Pacific region. We are proud of what we have achieved in the Asian food category and are looking for a new addition to our team!
An incredible opportunity for a Sales Representative to join our close-knit Commercial Partnership team in Mulgrave, VIC!
Your job role includes:
• Maximise assigned monthly budget and yearly sales budgets
• Visit customers as per call cycle to sell in (existing/new products)
• Place orders with individual customers to optimise the stock level
• Recommend and distribute new lines to customers
• Solicit additional stock orders where opportunities exist
• Check quality and appearance of stock to ensure saleability and report discrepancies
• Familiar with the retail stores isles, planogram and competition, Build layout and relays stores as required
• Maintain effective business relationships with store Managers and Owners
• Market research on competitive brands and products
• Collect outstanding payments from our customers in a timely manner
• Identify opportunities for new business
• Negotiate trade marketing initiative (display spaces or demo spaces) for brands and products
• Represent the company effectively with comprehensive knowledge of company’s products, competition environment in respective channel and offerings (price and promotion)
• Working cooperatively with other teams
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management as and when necessary, the above may be subject to change from time to time.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
• Full Australian working rights
• A current Australian driver’s license
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese (preferred)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Attention to detail and commercial acumen
What You Can Get in Return:
• Join an expanding global company and gain extensive exposure to the FMCG industry
• Opportunities for growth and progression
• Supportive work environment
• Generous company discounts
• Fully maintained company vehicle, mobile phone & iPad
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We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.