National Business Manager

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us

NATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGER- Ideally seeking an experienced NBM with a FMCG background- Grow the overall distribution of our iconic Aussie made and owned products- Seeking a consistent achiever & strong leader
- relevant experience a must

The Bega Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day at Bega. Being recently named in the _Top 10 Strongest Australian Brands of 2022_,_ _our vision is to become The Great Australian Food Company

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $2 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company

The Role

Our Independents team is seeking an experienced National Business Manager to join the team in Docklands, Victoria. You will manage the chilled warehouse relationship with Metcash, across the yoghurt, chilled juice and culinary categories.

As a Senior member of our independent team, you will be fully accountable for the end-to-end P&L for chilled Metcash and be able to demonstrate experience in managing a large P&L in previous roles.

You will be a National Business Manager that understands the importance of building partnerships to deliver mutually profitable and sustainable growth. You will have the know
- how to develop long term joint business plans considering total chilled opportunities within the supermarket. Strong leadership skills are essential, you will lead key sales initiatives, negotiate principles and foster internal and external collaboration.

**Responsibilities**:
- Build & maintain relationship with relevant decision makers and influencers to enable effective two-way flow of information and resolution of issues- Participate in formulating JBPs, and execute the wider chilled independent grocery channel strategy- Communicate actions needed to implement the business strategy and business plan within the total independent grocery team, inclusive of State Key Account Managers and field operations- Coach, develop & motivate team members, to deliver sustainable sales growth and deliver on budgeted expectations- Focus on creating and championing a culture of safety within the team

About you- Significant sales and account management experience at a national level demonstrating high performance within the grocery environment- Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management and solution focused- Strategic, creative thinking and strategy development- Analytical and critically evaluates data to form meaningful recommendations and plans- Exceptional communication, presenting and influencing skills- Detail, process oriented and systems savvy- Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.- Join a dedicated, forward-thinking, and innovative culture- Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression- Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with- Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs- Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuous insurance

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