Area Sales Manager (South Coast) | NSW-Regional

Job Description

At Tip Top our people are our greatest asset. By supporting their ability to work effectively and providing them with the tools they need to succeed, we are ensuring that we are the kind of company where talented people of all backgrounds want to work. Across our organisation, we're creating a workplace where collaboration is important, courage is rewarded, trust is expected, and a strong safety mindset is the norm.

We are searching for a motivated sales professional to join Tip Top in an Area Sales Manager position within our South Coast NSW territory. This role will provide you with the opportunity to lead a team of Merchandisers as well as build high quality relationships with various reputable stores. 

You will be responsible for

• Leading a team of Merchandisers to deliver on sales targets
• Build strong relationships with store managers to effectively manage any queries or issues
• Identifying patterns of sales data or trends to effectively manage stock
• Modelling safe working practices to improve safety and engagement within field sales
• Drive Merchandiser engagement through effective communication

Benefits:

• Company vehicle, mobile phone and iPad
• Cross-Site Training & Development Sessions aimed to develop Leadership Capability
• Pathways for Growth within GWF

About You

This is a fast paced and dynamic role where you will need to work autonomously but also engage as an enthusiastic team member and leader. We are seeking a Sales professional with experience in leading a team within FMCG sales. Other main skills needed include:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An interest in leadership with the ability to have resilience in changing conditions
• Strong negotiation skills, with an in-depth understanding of the retail environment
• Comfortable with handheld technology and hold a current Australian Driver's license
• Be a role model for our values; SAFE, COURAGEOUS, TRUSTING and COLLABORATIVE

About Us

At GWF, we value safety, trust, being courageous and collaborative. As a diverse business with a proud heritage, we offer a broad range of career opportunities, where we challenge and support our people to 'Be Yourself – at your best'. ​​

Tip Top is a business division of GWF. Our 4,500 people work in a broad range of marketing, sales, operations, finance and human resources positions across Australia and New Zealand. Tip Top® is Australia's leading brand of quality bread and bakery products, producing a diverse range of wholesome sliced bread, gourmet bread, muffins, crumpets, bakery snacks , as well as supplying leading quick service restaurants and the commercial food service channel. Iconic brands include Tip Top, Tip Top The One, Bürgen, Golden and Abbott's Village Bakery in Australia, and Tip Top Bakery SuperSoft, Big Ben and Ploughman's Bakery in New Zealand.

Apply Now

To apply for this opportunity please submit your application by contact Matthew Saleh on matthew.saleh@gwf.com.au for a confidential discussion.