Field Sales Manager

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Have you always looked to work for a brand with a good reputation for quality and service? Where people have pride in the work and go the extra mile to make their customers' businesses successful?

That's us – we're the leading player in our market, and the core of our success is the calibre of people we have and how they are empowered to manage the relationships with our customers with support of the teams around them.

Sometimes it's hard, and we can't always control everything, however, the reward from a thankful customer is truly worth it as they know you are an extension of their business and part of their success.

The Role

The purpose of the role is to leadthe entire sales function of the branch.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute State and National sales initiatives
• Development of Sales Representatives, including induction and ongoing sales and product training
• Manage and oversee Sales Rep call cycles and sales planners
• Develop new business opportunities and attend key accounts personally
• Manage the execution and measurement of margin growth strategies
• Analyse and interpret sales reports/results and take corrective action to achieve sales targets
• Report on changes in competitor activities, product availability or related matters including customer credit issues
• Co-ordinate sales promotions, training and market research

Key Competencies, Skills and Qualifications

• Strong Leadership skills
• Competent Organisational/time management Skills
• Self motivated with a positive attitude
• Ability to manage people and processes
• A strong financial background with the ability and knowledge to understand and interpret financial processes
• A proven record in sales and the ability to maximise profit potential
• Experience in the Food Industry preferred

What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate

We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking). As part of this position, we are also offering participation in an incentive program, company vehicle and phone.

Please submit your application (cover letter and resume) via the apply now link below

As part of the role, you will be required to attend customer sites who deal with vulnerable groups, therefore as part of the recruitment process you will be required to undertake a National Police History Check, Working With Children Check, Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check and Right to Work Check.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CV's from Recruitment agencies / third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to Line Managers.

PFD Food Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

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

PFD Food Services began life in 1943 delivering seafood in Victoria and are now a national 100% Australian owned company. Our customer focus, vision, hard work and agility saw us expand to meet the demand of growing customer base and as we grew so did our offering to include fresh meat, dry goods, cleaning products and our own seafood processing rooms across Australia. We have over 800 company owned trucks and customer service focused drivers making daily deliveries. We've always believed in ourselves and our people, we know it takes every task, from every person in our business to help make our customers business a success.

PFD Food Services began life in 1943 delivering seafood in Victoria and are now a national 100% Australian owned company. Our customer focus, vision, hard work and agility saw us expand to meet the demand of growing customer base and as we grew so did our offering to include fresh meat, dry goods, cleaning products and our own seafood processing rooms across Australia. We have over 800 company owned trucks and customer service focused drivers making daily deliveries. We've always believed in ourselves and our people, we know it takes every task, from every person in our business to help make our customers business a success.

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