Territory Sales Manager, Adelaide

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Territory Sales Manager, Adelaide. Terms and conditions vacancy

• World's largest FMCG & leaders in nutrition, health & wellness
• Unlimited career opportunities for high performers
• Join a winning team & contribute to our future success

Our Story

At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted company in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. We’re dedicated to improving the health and lifestyle of cats and dogs through quality nutrition and care. Put simply, we believe a healthy pet makes for a happier home and our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care.

Nestlé Purina currently has a great opportunity for a results focussed professional to take ownership of the Adelaide Metro Area with an additional Regional Area. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a defined territory with customers, driving sales, distribution and growth.

You will be part of a successful team of Territory Sales Managers that enjoy a unique mix of customers including independent grocers, corporate & independent specialty retailers, as well as multi-site operators. This mix provides you the opportunity to incorporate all of your sales skills as you take on the role of category expert, influential negotiator, and customer business partner

Your Opportunity

This role is an ideal platform to launch a long term career with a leading, global FMCG, and it comes with great training and plenty of support from management.

Maximising sales results in your area, you’ll ensure our products are always available and continually seek new opportunities to maximise our in store visibility. Joining a passionate team you’ll enjoy a position that offers challenge, variety, responsibility and the opportunity to build a solid foundation in commercial sales activities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Facilitating training sessions in-store with sales staff on Purina products and superior nutritional solutions
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with external customers and key internal contacts
• Delivering customer sales through implementation and execution of Field Sales Cycle Plans
• Ensuring customer/shopper engagement through shelf and merchandising strategies

Success in this position will develop your skills and open doors to ongoing career opportunities including progression prospects to our corporate head office (Sydney).

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll be an outgoing and commercially savvy person with a “can do” attitude who is ready to build an exciting career within a leading global FMCG. Covering a vast territory you will be comfortable spending time on the road approximately 4 nights away from home over a 4 week cycle. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are critical as you build positive relationships with your customers. A university degree (preferably in Business) and experience in a customer facing position is desired.

If you enjoy working with people who are dedicated, collaborative, and passionate about the Petcare category “Apply Now!”

Your Pets, Our Passion.

Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at https://www.nestle.com.au/careers/ to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.