Sales Representative

Salary + Incentive + Car Allowance + Phone + Ipad

Do you know what chefs and cooks need – because you've been there? Or maybe you've worked in sales and know how to build strong relationships that help businesses grow? Bidfood Newcastle is looking for a Sales Representative who will be overseeing the Forster and Great Lakes region North of Newcastle.

This isn't a desk job. It's hands-on, people-focused and built on real-world experience. You'll draw on what you know about industry, people and kitchen management to build trust, have smart conversations and help your customers succeed.

You'll be organised, confident with systems and sharp on detail – ready to recommend products and deliver exceptional results.

About the role

Whether you've worked in sales, front-of-house or behind the pass, you'll bring a mix of industry knowledge, people skills and commercial instinct to help customers get what they need.

This is a people-first role. You'll be out and about, talking to chefs, checking in with customers, maintaining strong relationships and building new ones. As the main point of contact for Bidfood customers, you'll be trusted to understand their needs, recommend products and help keep their businesses running smoothly. Internally, you'll collaborate with the warehouse, purchasing and driver teams to ensure a high level of service from end to end.

Your day will include:

Visiting customers to strengthen relationships and recommend products

Inputting and processing customer orders accurately and efficiently

Ensuring KPIs and sales targets are achieved

Responding to customer queries

Reporting on sales and business opportunities at regular meetings

Coordinating with purchasing and warehouse teams to deliver outstanding service

Processing quotes and sales enquiries with care and precision

Occasionally assisting with deliveries to better understand customer and operational needs

This is a Monday - Friday role (with the occasional weekend), offering lifestyle balance and job security. It provides the chance to apply what you already know, build your sales and service skills, and support customers in a practical, meaningful way.

About you

You know foodservice. Maybe you've been a chef, a manager or a Bidfood customer. You get the pace, the pressure and what it takes to deliver consistently. You're a people person - confident, calm and genuinely driven to help others succeed. You understand the value of great service and know how to build trust with every interaction. Sales experience, foodservice experience or an FMCG background will be highly regarded.

Skills and experience

To thrive in this role, you'll bring a strong understanding of foodservice, a natural way with people and the ability to stay sharp under pressure. You will also be:

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Confident communicating with chefs, managers and business owners

Organised and efficient with order entry and admin tasks

Comfortable using systems and learning on the go

Able to prioritise in a fast-paced, changing environment

Quick to pick up product knowledge and apply it to customer needs

Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership

A team player who collaborates well across sales, warehouse and delivery teams

About Bidfood Newcastle

Bidfood Newcastle is more than just part of Australia's leading foodservice distributor – we're a major supply hub in the fast-growing Newcastle region. From national quick-service chains and large-scale caterers to schools, aged care and local food businesses, our team services a high-volume and high-expectation customer base. With strong logistics capabilities and a deep understanding of the local market, we deliver the flexibility and consistency that keeps our customers one step ahead.

With over 2,500 employees across 50+ branches nationally, Bidfood is proud to offer a workplace where people feel supported, empowered and part of something bigger.

Working at Bidfood means variety, autonomy and the chance to build strong relationships with suppliers, reps and teammates who are passionate about what they do. You'll be backed by a stable, well-established company that values initiative, loyalty and care and encourages you to grow your career.

The extra perks

Staff discounts on 6,000+ products

Access to workforce development programs

Corporate health plans and well-being benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Supportive team culture with room to grow

Ready to take the next step?

If this has got you thinking, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now via the button below and take the next step in your career with a team that's proud to support Australian foodservice.

Applications close: Friday 29th August 2025

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 1,001-5,000 employees

Bidfood is Australia's leading national foodservice wholesaler and distributor, supplying cafés, restaurants, pubs, hotels, clubs, caterers, schools, hospitals and aged-care kitchens with the products they need to thrive.

With more than 50 sites across every state and territory, we combine local knowledge with national reach to deliver tailored solutions that keep our customers moving.

At Bidfood, you'll find real autonomy, a balanced lifestyle and a team culture built on initiative, loyalty and trust. Whether you're after secure, flexible hours or ready to forge a long-term career, we'll back your growth with training, support and clear pathways forward.

Bidfood is Australia's leading national foodservice wholesaler and distributor, supplying cafés, restaurants, pubs, hotels, clubs, caterers, schools, hospitals and aged-care kitchens with the products they need to thrive.

With more than 50 sites across every state and territory, we combine local knowledge with national reach to deliver tailored solutions that keep our customers moving.

At Bidfood, you'll find real autonomy, a balanced lifestyle and a team culture built on initiative, loyalty and trust. Whether you're after secure, flexible hours or ready to forge a long-term career, we'll back your growth with training, support and clear pathways forward.

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barrista

Forster, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

17d ago

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