Territory Manager Nsw

Simplot Australia is a food manufacturing and agriculture business encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood, and sauce operations that supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand’s major retail and food service customers.

As a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, we are focused on creating food Australians and New Zealanders love by maximising value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include the likes of Leggo’s, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

We have five manufacturing sites in Australia and six sales sites and employ almost 2000 people across these operations. We are an integral part of the global J.R. Simplot Company.

**Culture and Benefits**:
At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

- Respect for Resources
- Spirit of Innovation
- Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

**The Perks**:

- Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs
- Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support
- Employee Reward and Recognition Program
- Bonus incentives
- Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
- Sensory Club Program - Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our Culinary cooking sessions
- Company Vehicle provided
- Income Protection Insurance
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Simplot Australia values the innovation and relationship building that comes from face to face connection but also recognises the need for flexibility in the lives of our team members. This is why we have a hybrid work environment, with one dedicated day per week where we all come together to maintain our successful culture of innovation, connection and collaboration.

**About our role**:
We have an exciting opportunity for an agile sales professional to join our Foodservice sales team in New South Wales.

This role will concentrate on Foodservice sales for both our end user and distributor customers. The role will be responsible for managing planned sustainable growth across the territory which encompasses Newcastle/Central Coast with a Regional Territory North to Coffs Harbour.

Reporting to the State Distributer Manager, you will manage Simplot’s product range, including the implementation of new products to build awareness, manage product trial and engage adoption within budget requirements. The Territory Manager is also responsible for developing and growing the overall catering business across their customer portfolio.

**What you will do**:
Your drive for results will ensure you actively
- Achieve state sales and contribution results
- Identify and capitalise on core & potential ranging opportunities to support ongoing sales growth
- Ensure each geographical area, end user customer, key account and distributor have a detailed Quarterly Account Plan which builds to an annual State Business Plan
- Achieve Customer Alignment by developing and growing business opportunities
- Strengthen first class customer relationships to deliver business financial targets and deliver new product innovation into the market
- Ensure the integrity of data provided is accurate and up to date; and
- Share information regarding performance and market intelligence at every opportunity

**About you**:
You hold a solid sales background ideally within the Food, FMCG or Foodservice industry. You will have experience managing a portfolio of products and demonstrate excellent communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Most importantly, you have a strong commercial acumen and be an energetic, enthusiastic and proactive team player.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in Foodservice sales within a dynamic and supportive team.

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**Job Requisition ID**:13842

**Travel Required**: Up to 100%

**Location(s)**:SAPL Office - Sydney Olympic Park

**Country**: Australia

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