National Account Executive Independents

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.

**Cultural 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
- Novated Car Leasing Agreements
- 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 energetic, motivated, and driven National Account Executive to join our Independents team, based at our Head Office in Melbourne.

Reporting to the National Account Manager
- Independents this permanent role will be pivotal in offering analytical and administration support to ensure the voice of the customer leads Simplot decisions and delivers the 0-12 month's contract.

**What you will do**:
Additional responsibilities include:

- Analyzing and evaluating ongoing sales and market performance
- Assisting with the research and structuring of customer selling stories
- Making recommendations to improve sales profitability
- Collaborating with Sales Category and other support teams
- Providing administrative support to the National Account Team
- Assisting communication between the National Account Team and our field team to ensure execution of in market strategies and tactics

**About you**:
To be successful in this role you will have a proven track record within the FMCG industry, with an understanding of Sales, Marketing and Category management principles.

Your analytical skills and ability to build successful working relationships will see you effectively manage a diverse stakeholder group. Ideally, you will have a Business / Marketing degree with experience in dealing with demanding and complex customer/s.

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**Job Requisition ID**:13128

**Travel Required**: None

**Location(s)**:Chifley Business Park Office - Melbourne

**Country**: Australia

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