Food Service Specialist NSW

We are Lactalis Australia

We are owned by the Lactalis Group the worlds largest producer of dairy goods. With a range of more than 2000 products Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world via the provision of nutritious dairy productsmilk cheese yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.

At the heart of our business locally we have over 2700 passionate employees working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.

Pillar brands such as Pauls Lemnos Oak Ice Break Tamar Valley Dairy Vaalia President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

We are a growing global company that takes great pride in who we are. We are humble proud and resilient. Our brands people and know how define who we are.

We provide a workplace that delivers the opportunity to drive your development and believe that true success comes from us.

Collaboration flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experience we encourage you to make a difference!

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Foodservice State Sales Manager you will be primarily accountable for achieving budgeted sales targets and development of effective sales strategies within a defined metropolitan sales territory. The territory region covers Parramatta & Western Sydney.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Managing and meeting with your existing client portfolio
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities within your territory
• Infiltrate and increase product categories and ranges within your customers
• Managing the relationships with the distribution network
• Conducting sales presentations coordinating promotions merchandising & product development
• Planning sales activities and reporting on customer performance
• Providing market information and feedback to management

You will have previous Sales experience within the Food Service and/or FMCG industry ideally with experience selling to QSR Hotels Restaurants/Cafes Hospitals and Industrial sectors. You will have previous success in managing and growing a sales territory and strong skills in Business Development and Account Management.

The successful candidate will be results driven and have demonstrated business acumen with a view to providing the best possible results for the company as well as adding value to the customers business. You will need to be highly organised self-motivated responsible and accountable.

Career Growth Opportunities are available for High Performers!!