Purina Territory Sales Manager - NSW Purina Territory Sales Manager - NSW

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

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About The Position

At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted company in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them.

We’re dedicated to improving the health and lifestyle of cats and dogs through quality nutrition and care. Put simply, we believe a healthy pet makes for a happier home and our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care.

The bonds we have with our pets nourish their lives as well as ours – we truly believe Pets and People are better together.

We are looking for a focused
Sales Professional to take ownership of our territory covering Tamworth, Muswellbrook, Coonabarabran, Taree to Yamba, and surrounding areas
to drive sales, distribution and growth.

Our team of Territory Sales Managers enjoy a unique mix of customers including independent grocers, corporate & independent specialty retailers, as well as multi-site operators.

This mix provides you the opportunity to incorporate all of your sales skills as you take on the role of category expert, influential negotiator, and customer business partner.

This role is perfect for an ambitious and well-presented individual with a passion for pets. Through your previous sales experience you will be able to demonstrate success working in cross-functional teams, guiding, and leading our customers to maximise sales results in your area.

Requirements

• You will be passionate about our products and you continually seek new opportunities.
• You will be joining a passionate team you’ll enjoy a position that offers challenge, variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to build a solid foundation in commercial sales activities.
• To succeed in this role, you will be an outgoing and commercially savvy person with a “can do” attitude who is ready to build an exciting career within a leading global FMCG.
• You will have strong excel, PowerPoint, outlook and Power BI skills
• You must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills as this critical as you build positive relationships with your customers.
• This role requires a valid, unrestricted Australian driver’s licence.
• Full Australian working rights and applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.
• This role covers a vast territory and you will need to be comfortable with spending time on the road approximately 5 nights away from home over a 4-week cycle

Nice To Haves

• Ideally you will hold a completed degree (Commerce / Business / Marketing)

Responsibilities

• Facilitating training sessions in-store with sales staff on Purina products and superior nutritional solutions
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with external customers and key internal contacts
• Delivering customer sales through implementation and execution of Field Sales Cycle Plan
• Ensuring customer/shopper engagement through shelf and merchandising strategies
• Delivering to sales KPI’s
• Seeking out new business opportunities

Benefits

• You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.
• 5 'KitKat Days' throughout the year, allowing time off for personal well-being and recharge.
• Varied career experiences and personalised development support
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Purchase Leave Scheme
• Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
• Discounted gym memberships
• Discounted Nestlé products
• Novated Leasing
• Salary Sacrifice to Superannuation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees