Account Executive

Account Executive, McCormick Australia VIC

Expand your retail customer and consumer knowledge across multiple categories
Grow your career in FMCG account knowledge
Work with a global company

It's an exciting time to be in APZ - McCormick's growth region. Our business here is transforming in remarkable ways. From the rice and spice fields of India and South East Asia to Australia's herb farms, our mosaic of rich distinct cultures inspires the boldest of flavours. Our headquarters and TIC in Singapore, along with our new and transformed facilities in Thailand, India and Australia are powering our regional growth ambitions. Here you'll find a culture that celebrates the best of both; the energy of and pulse of a startup and the solid legacy of our McCormick brand. We're a region on the rise - bold, committed and hungry - so only changemakers need apply

About The Role
This exciting position forms a key part of our growth strategy and will see you work closely with our Senior Commercial Manager to develop and deliver account specific business plans to drive growth within major Australian grocery retailers. Our portfolio of products includes a range of iconic Australian brands as well as emerging international market leading brands across multiple categories. You’ll learn the ropes of account management from an experienced commercial manager with a genuine succession plan in place.

You can expect to support the Senior Commercial Manager on major retail accounts as well as taking ownership of your own emerging account. You will work with our internal teams to ensure account timelines are met and the relationship between McCormick and our retail customers is second to none.

Using in depth consumer data, you will help build promotional programs that optimise our promotional budgets
Identify and understand market trends that impact our monthly sales forecast
Manage/grow our emerging customer accounts by securing additional distribution points and developing tailored in-store and digital promotional programs
Work with the marketing team to execute national campaigns and promotions for our iconic brands
As part of your development you will assist in preparing for and attending regular customer meetings where you will hone your presentation and negotiation skills

The Benefits
Supportive culture that offers genuine work life balance
Global organisation with well established brands (Keens, Aeroplane Jelly, Franks Hot Sauce, Grill Mates to name a few)
Located at our new state of the art facility in Moorabbin designed to foster collaboration and flexible ways of working
Sensational location with on-site parking
Opportunity to get involved in innovation and sensory programs that enable our NPD pipeline
Develop in role and gain exposure to development opportunities through training initiatives, wellness and talent programs
Employee Engagement initiatives such as coffee vans, BBQ’s, Christmas parties
Generous Employee Recognition and Reward program
Company paid Parental Leave entitlements

Plus loads more - this is your opportunity to reap the rewards of working with a global organisation locally in Melbourne’s beautiful South Eastern suburbs.

About You
We have tailored this role and the training opportunities to someone who is serious about growing their career in sales, so if you have had some exposure to B2B or Direct Sales with knowledge of the FMCG industry, this could be the role for you.

How To Apply

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