Category Manager

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Langdon Full time

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Recruitment Manager - Langdon, The Natural Foods Trading Company, Langdon Coffee Merchants
  • Focus on buying ingredients and selling to pet food manufacturers B2B
  • Newly created role in a growing category
  • Western suburbs Head office location
  • National role including travel to NSW.

About Langdon.

Whether it's cooking, eating or just talking about food, we believe that the best way to enjoy life is through good company and great tasting food. At Langdon, we are a family of foodies who have been in business since 1852. With an established reputation as the go-to purveyor of fine ingredients & new product collaborations, we pride ourselves in going above and beyond when servicing our vast array of clients around the world. We work hard but also value having fun along the way. At Langdon, you will be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do and how they do it every day.

The role.

  • Manage and develop both a current customer base and new account opportunities B2B in Australia by profit and volume in our growing pet category
  • Identify new opportunities within the pet food manufacturing industry
  • Undertake customer visits local and interstate to grow the category
  • Source ingredients local and international and manage supplier relationships
  • Negotiate with suppliers to ensure best business terms
  • Competitive total remuneration package inclusive of car allowance and phone allowance
  • Derrimut western suburbs head office location
  • Monday - Friday 8.30am-5pm + potential one day work from home after 6 months.

What are we looking for?

  • Experience in a buying role, sourcing ingredients for the pet food industry locally and overseas combined with sales experience selling to pet food manufacturers
  • Willing to undertake both procurement and sales activities including new business and growing existing accounts
  • Strong understanding of food safety
  • Ideally a science, food science degree or similar
  • Brings connections in pet food manufacturing including suppliers and customers
  • Strong negotiation and problem solving skills.

Why Langdon?

  • Locations in AUS, NZ, ASIA and UK
  • Collaborate with established food industry professionals
  • Spirit of family and focus on sustainable sourcing
  • Strong safety and environmental culture
  • Employee Assistance Program and volunteering opportunities
  • On-site parking and premium coffee.

Like to know more about Langdon?

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume to the Recruitment Manager. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionSales and Purchasing
  • IndustriesFood and Beverage Services and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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