Head of Field Sales | Sydney

Job Description

• At Tip Top, we act like we are owners of the business – our unique way of working is the source of our success!
• Be a key member of the Sales Executive Team
• Bring your passion for sales and leadership into this dynamic role

Are you a passionate and empathetic Sales Leader looking for your next challenge? Tip Top Bakeries is seeking their next Head of Field Sales to play a critical sales leadership role. You will be a member of the Sales Executive Team, Sales Leadership Team, and will work collaboratively in partnering with internal functions as well as being an essential contact point for developing business partnerships with customers externally. 

Purpose of the Role

The primary purpose of the role of the Head of Field Sales Position is to be responsible for achieving the company's sales, profit and customer objectives while leading a team of Field Sales, Sales Operations and Customer Service employees (approximately 850 employees).

• Drive a customer centric approach to ensure that quality, service, and sales are maximised and professional relationships are established and maintained with customers
• Monitor and deliver the sales targets for the Field Sales Team
• Provide the leadership, structure, and resources to improve and drive safety culture
• Successful execution of business plans and major customer strategies
• Management of merchandising and field sales overheads to budget
• Builds a strong culture of positive individual and team behaviours and drives high levels of engagement
• Demonstrate energy and passion for the overall vision and direction of the company

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of 10 years+ in a Senior sales role within a similar FMCG environment
• Demonstrated ability to mix professionally and build effective relationships at all levels internally and externally
• A strong safety mindset to lead and promote a focus on a behavioural safety culture
• Proven effectiveness in team engagement, cultural change, and process improvement
• Influential and credible level of skill, executed consistently through fact based compelling business proposals
• Passion to maximise sales results through identifying and acting on business opportunities

About Us

We are Australia's leading brand of quality bread and bakery products. Chances are that one of our iconic brands is sitting on your table, packed in your lunchbox or resting in your pantry right now, as well as supplying leading quick service restaurants and the commercial food service channel.

Join the team and be part of one of our iconic brands like Tip Top, Abbotts Bakery, Bürgen and Golden.

Apply Now

To apply for this opportunity please submit your application by clicking on the ‘apply now' button or please feel free to contact Valinda Truong at valinda.truong@gwf.com.au for a confidential discussion.

During the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening tests which include a criminal record check.

At Tip Top we strive to create a place where Everyone belongs, Everyone is valued, and Everyone has equal opportunity.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. Let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via phone on 0437 991 134 or email to ttpeopleservices@gwf.com.au

GWF has a duty of care and a legal responsibility to promote, monitor and maintain a safe working environment for the protection of all of our people in our workplaces. As per our GWF Workplace COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Policy we require all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempt in accordance with our policy.