Area Manager

Job title : Area Manager
Location : Victoria
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : 1581360
The Role:

If you’re a passionate individual and a sales superstar keen on management of accounts in the Food & Distributor space, this could be the role for you! This is a genuinely exciting, varied and autonomous role within one of Australia’s premium eco-friendly packaging businesses.

Focusing on both Retail and Foodservice channel covering a territory in VIC covering Northern Suburbs Melbourne and Northern Victoria, this role will pick up a territory of existing business and be charged with its maintenance and continued expansion.

Reporting into an experience National Sales Director and sitting as part of a broader team in Vic. Being a bit of a hustler by nature, hands on and having a strong passion for building long term relationships will be essential for success. 

Duties
  • Securing new customers: Packaging Distributors / Foodservice
  • Distributors / Cleaning & Hygiene Distributors / Corporate Accounts / Processors-Manufacturers
  • Managing an existing customer base with new line growth
  • Drive end user business through a network of supportive Distributors
  • Identify sales targets & close opportunities
  • Responsible for the overall sales growth within your Territory
  • Submit a weekly activity report & a weekly sales planner
  • Attend all required Industry Tradeshows
Skills and Experience
  • Proven successful field sales experience 
  • Packaging experience highly desirable 
  • A true hunter for new business opportunities
  • Strong work ethic
  • Passionate & self motivated
  • Ability to manage & maintain accounts at all levels
  • Excellent communication & presentation skills
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Able to setup a Territory in a Geographical / Time Manageable sequence.
About the company

A family owned business that has grown over the years to a market leader in the food packaging space. They cater to customers across all areas of the food industry who require disposable food packaging supplies, from distributors to national retail and food service giants and market leaders.

They are a key supplier for food processors, QSRs, major retailers and independent packaging suppliers and provide sustainable and affordable packaging. 

For more information and a confidential discussion please feel free to contact Brede Seccull - Consultant on 0428510302.