Sales Representative WA

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Date: 29 Aug 2024

Location: Perth, WA, AU, 6100

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 Australia and New Zealand’s major retail and foodservice customers and are part of Simplot’s Global Food business. With 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, Simplot Global Food serves retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, and employs 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.

 

In Australia, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating food that maximises 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 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 opportunity

 

  • WA territory – north of the river

  • Permanent full time, 37.5 hours pw

  • Iconic Australian brands including Leggo’s, Edgel, John West, Birdseye, I&J

 

A great opportunity exists to join our commercial division as a Sales Representative, based in Perth, Western Australia. You will be responsible for maximising sales objectives and sales targets to assist in the achievement of marketing strategies along with maintaining the distribution of Simplot's branded products within your territory.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm. This role will cover a diverse portfolio of IGA Spud Shed and Farmer Jack’s stores, north of the river. There is some travel involved in the role, approx. 2 – 3 times per year to WA country.

What you will do

 

Reporting to the State Field Manager WA, you will be responsible for maximising the distribution of the Company’s branded products within your territory to assist in the achievement of marketing, sales objectives and sales targets.    

 

Your duties will include but not limited to:

 

  • Managing Simplot’s independent customers – IGA Spud Shed and Farmer Jack’s

  • Ensuring sales and field plans are executed in each store

  • Implementing trade standards

  • Gaining distribution of Simplot lines

  • Building strong ongoing relationships with your customers

  • Providing appropriate services to meet objectives

  • Building & Maintaining Displays

  • Ensuring all Simplot SKU's are on show with correct facings

  • Achieve Territory KPI’s and Field Drive Incentives

What you will bring

 

  • Previous Sales experience is essential
  • Previous experience in Supermarket / FMCG
  • Understanding of ‘Stay in Front’ system would be beneficial, but not required
  • Basic computer skills, MS Suite
  • Merchandising experience is not essential but would be highly regarded
  • Efficient planning skills, energetic and driven approach
  • Ability to build relationships with stakeholders internal and external

What's on offer

 

  • A flexible, family-friendly culture to balance what’s most important to you at work and at home
  • All the tools required to enable you to complete the requirements of your role – Fully maintained tool of trade company car, laptop, iPhone, iPad 
  • Bonus incentives 
  • Employee reward and recognition program
  • Variety of engaging health and wellbeing programs
  • Diverse leadership development programs and professional development support
  • Simplot branded clothing to look and feel your best each day in store
  • Learning and development programs to accelerate your long-term career at Simplot

If this sounds like you, please apply now 

Applications close Friday 27th September, suitable candidates will be considered prior to closing date. 

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Job Requisition ID: 19406 

Travel Required: None 

Location(s): GF Office - Perth 

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