Area Manager-SA

Culture and Benefits

Fuelled by our Purpose to 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

• All the tools required to enable you to complete the requirements of your role – Fully maintained tool of trade company car, laptop, iPhone, iPad
• Bonus incentives
• Employee reward and recognition program
• Variety of engaging health and wellbeing programs
• Diverse leadership development programs and professional development support
• Simplot branded clothing to look and feel your best each day in store
• Learning and development programs to accelerate your long-term career at Simplot

About our Role

An exciting permanent opportunity exists for an Area Manager to take responsibility for our Foodservice customers. Based in Adelaide, and reporting to the State Distributor Manager – Foodservice, the Area Manager is responsible for managing customer relationships and maximising opportunities within the Foodservice business across a variety of market segments.

What will you do

• Working with the State Distributor Manager to strategically use price, trade spend and relationship building to gain market share in key product categories from competitors and private branded products
• Identifying and evaluating new prospects (additional products) in line with the State Commercial strategy
• Developing the state catering business by working in conjunction with the marketing development, marketing operations, product management and distributor teams
• Building and maintaining effective, professional relationships in line with agreed importance to the business
• Formulating and conducting ongoing Strategic Business Reviews with each high profile / high volume account
• Developing an in depth understanding of the Foodservice market and the customer dynamic
• The territory encompasses the Adelaide based region (Including some regional travel) visiting foodservice end users and a small amount of distributor work.

About you

To be successful in this role you may come from a Culinary background with a genuine drive and passion to move into a Sales role. You will demonstrate a sound understanding of the selling process and will be able to provide examples of solution based selling techniques. Building relationships, providing excellent customer service and managing multiple objectives in a fast-paced environment are key requisites.

If this sounds like you, then please apply online today. Applications close on Friday 16th August 2024.

Please note CV screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Applicants must have Australian/N.Z citizenship or independent PR visa status to be considered for the role.

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