Sales Support Rep - VIC Outer Eastern Suburbs

Date: 26 Oct 2025

Location: Mentone, VIC, AU, 3194

Company: Simplot

In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.


Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

Culture and Benefits

 

Fuelled by our Purpose to 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

 

  • Competitive above Award hourly rate of $28.39/hour, plus short-term incentive bonus and sales incentives to recognise your contribution 
  • Permanent part-time position with leave entitlements, offering stability and flexibility to support your lifestyle 
  • A flexible, family-friendly culture to balance what’s most important to you at work and at home
  • All the tools required to enable your creativity when building displays with point-of-sale
  • Long term support from your people leader to enable your personal growth and career progression to help you reach your work goals 
  • Simplot Australia branded clothing to look and feel your best each day in store
  • Learning and development programs to accelerate your long term career at Simplot

About our Role

 

At Simplot Australia, we’re proud to bring quality food to millions of Australians every day—and we know that great partnerships at store level are key to that success.

 

We’re looking for an experienced Sales Support Representative to join our Victorian team, supporting stores across Melbourne’s Outer Eastern suburbs - including Bayswater, Croydon, Lilydale, Ringwood, Doncaster and surrounding areas. This is a permanent part-time role (28 hours per week), ideally worked across Monday to Thursday with some flexibility, reporting to our State Field Manager - Southern.

 

You’ll be hands-on in store, working closely with retail teams to ensure our trusted brands are well presented, well stocked, and positioned for impact. If you’re someone who values relationships, takes pride in your work, and enjoys being part of a team that gets things done - this could be the role for you.

What You Will Do

 

No two days are the same - you’ll be out in the field managing your region, with tasks that include but aren’t limited to:

 

  • Review and implement Store planograms and layouts to ensure all Simplot SKU's are on show with correct facings, or optimising positioning of Simplot products
  • Find happiness in building and maintaining in-store displays with a keen eye for precision
  • Enjoy building and maintaining relationships with key decision makers like Store Managers
  • Ensure sales and field plans are executed in each store
  • Be a great listener and planner to be able to provide appropriate services to meet objectives
  • Get a deep sense of pride in achieving Territory KPI’s and Field Drive incentives.

About You

 

We're looking for someone who:

 

  • Brings experience in retail, merchandising, or FMCG sales support, ideally with exposure to major grocery retailers
  • Is self-driven, organised, and skilled at planning and executing in-store activities
  • Builds strong, lasting relationships with store teams and is known for their positive, energetic approach
  • Has access to a reliable vehicle and holds a valid driver’s licence
  • Enjoys working collaboratively and takes pride in contributing to team success
  • Is comfortable with hands-on, physical work in a store environment
  • Is confident using digital tools for reporting, planning, and communication

 

This is a great opportunity for someone who’s motivated, goal-oriented, and looking for a stable role where they can make a real impact in sales and contribute to a team that values quality, relationships, and results.

 

If this sounds like you, then please apply online today.

 

Applications close Friday 14th November 2025. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to closing date. 

 

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Job Requisition ID: 23991 

Travel Required: Less than 10% 

Location(s): Remote - AUS VIC 

Country: Australia 

 

Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com