State Business Manager

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

State Business Manager- SA/NT

• South Australia field-based senior sales role  

• Foodservice background ideal, good understanding of demands of FMCG

• Be noticed, make an impact! Join the great Australian Food Company!

The Role

Our F25 strategic objectives are exciting and ambitious, as a result we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced business manager to join the Bega Group! You will report into our National Business Manager and join a dedicated and high performing team of four State Business Managers.

You will be given the autonomy and support to lead the state to develop, execute and flex a state specific sales strategy to deliver growth for our thriving foodservice channel. A strong business acumen is key to success of this role, along with proficiency in analysing data and leveraging insights to create innovative customer centric sales strategies. To maximise your impact in the role, you will have the know how to manage multiple stakeholders, team members and deadlines to meet your team targets.

This is a brilliant opportunity to develop your career at The Great Australian Food Company!

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales goals and targets through effective planning of customer network

• Lead the State to deliver agreed contract volume, Net Revenue and profit targets

• Build effective relationships and meet with key decision makers and customers on a regular basis.

• Identify potential customers by obtaining information, referrals, and recommendations

• Develop and coach the Business Development Executives to achieve required outcomes

About you

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level (preferred)

• Detailed knowledge, relationships and experience gained from working within Food Service channel

• Demonstrated experience in key account management (ideally within Food Service)

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Deep understanding of sales and marketing principles

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!
 

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture

• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression

• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with

• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs

• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

Applications close: Monday 23rd September, 2024