Area Sales Manager

Talent Acquisition Business Partner at DON, George Weston Foods | Strategic Talent Solutions

About Us: GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWF's product range includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed. GWF's business units include Tip Top, DON, Yumi's, MAURI, and Jasol. DON's heritage goes back to the late 1800s. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork. We are a responsible employer with a safe and supportive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential.

About The Role: As an Area Sales Manager, you will manage a large territory spanning from East, South East Suburbs to the NSW border, visiting independent stores daily. Overnight stays are required. You'll be on the road every day, equipped with a fully maintained vehicle (including personal use), phone, laptop, and iPad. This role requires a self-starter who thrives working independently and is ready to continuously reinvent strategies for success in a dynamic environment. The role involves frontline sales and service to independent stores, ensuring trade standards, promotional activities, and customer relationships are at their best. While FMCG experience is essential, a background in delicatessen or specialty food categories is highly regarded.

• Achieve sales and execution targets across the independent grocery channel.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, leveraging these to achieve business goals.
• Execute and maintain in-store trade standards, including layouts, displays, and stock rotation.

Our Purpose is to Craft food that brings out 'the good'. When you work at DON, you will be part of a community crafting iconic products, with a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community. We offer programs and benefits that are competitive and reflect the needs of our people, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Community partnerships and initiatives, including 2 volunteer days per year
• Options to purchase additional leave
• Discounted products
• Training and development programs
• Global career opportunities
• Recognition programs and rewards, including an end-of-year celebration
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Study assistance

You are a motivated, self-driven professional with:

• FMCG experience (essential) and a background in delicatessen or specialty foods (preferred).
• Strong sales and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort working independently and managing a dynamic schedule.
• The ability to adapt and innovate to meet changing market demands.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and a safe, healthy work environment. Please let us know your accessibility needs for a barrier-free recruitment process via email to donpeopleandperformance@gwf.com.au. Applicants for this position may be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including medical, drug and alcohol tests, and a security/background check, which may include a criminal record check. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants. GWF has a duty of care to promote, monitor, and maintain a safe working environment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Sales and Business Development

• Manufacturing