Sales Support Representative - Ipswich Territory

Simplot Australia is a food manufacturing and agriculture business encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood, and sauce operations that supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand’s major retail and food service customers.
As a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, we are focused on creating food Australians and New Zealanders love by maximising value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include the likes of Leggo’s, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
We have five manufacturing sites in Australia and six sales sites and employ almost 2000 people across these operations. We are an integral part of the global J.R. Simplot Company.
Culture and Benefits
At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.
Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.
The Perks

• A variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs
• Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support
• Employee Reward and Recognition Program
• Bonus incentives
• Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Novated Car Leasing Agreements
• Income Protection Insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

About our role

• Ipswich (Brisbane North) territory
• Permanent part-time – 18 hours per week
• Australia’s leading brands

We are currently recruiting a Sales Support Representative to join our Commercial division in Brisbane. This is a permanent part-time opportunity offering 18 hours per week, Tuesday to Thursday and operating within the Brisbane North / Ipswich suburbs territory for Queensland.
Our grocery retail customers include Coles and Woolworths, and some independent supermarkets therefore previous sales / merchandising experience with Supermarkets is favourable (but not essential).
What you will do
Reporting to the State Field Manager - QLD, you will be responsible for managing your own territory to maximise sales objectives and targets for Simplot’s branded products.
You will:

• Review and implement Store planograms and layouts to ensure all Simplot SKU's are on show with correct facings, or optimising positioning of Simplot products aiming for the best available position.
• Build and maintain in-store displays.
• Develop an effective ongoing relationship with your Store Manager(s).
• Ensure sales and field plans are executed in each store.
• Provide appropriate services to meet objectives.
• Achieve Territory KPI’s and Field Drive incentives.

About you
You will hold exceptional planning skills, are energetic, driven and enthusiastic and, hold the ability to build lasting relationships with your customers. Most importantly you enjoy working within a highly motivated and supportive Sales Team.
We offer:

• A flexible, family-friendly culture.
• Simplot Australia branded clothing.
• All the tools required to enable your creativity when building displays with point-of-sale.
• Learning and development programs.
• The opportunity to progress your career.

This is an above Award hourly paid position.
Ideally you reside within the Ipswich region of Queensland as you are required to have your own car for work purposes with full driver’s license and will be reimbursed an allowance for travel home-to-home for kilometres travelled.
This is a great opportunity for a highly driven and motivated person seeking a secure and rewarding long-term position within Sales and Marketing.
If this sounds like you, then please apply online today
Applications close Monday, 5 February 2024
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Job Requisition ID: 17023
Travel Required: Up to 100%
Location(s): SAPL Office - Bowen Hills
Country: Australia
Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com