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Territory Sales Manager | Permanent At Purina, it''s no secret that pets are our passion. Our vision is to be the worlds most trusted company in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. Were 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. The Opportunity We are looking for a focused Sales Professional to take ownership of our South Suburbs, Mornington and Gippsland Territory driving 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. A day in the life of... 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 crossfunctional teams, guiding, and leading our customers to maximise sales results in your area. 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 Plans Ensuring customer/shopper engagement through shelf and merchandising strategies Delivering sales KPIs Seeking out new business opportunities What will make you successful Ideally have a completed University Degree Strong excel, PowerPoint, outlook and PowerBi skills You will be passionate about our products and you continually seek new opportunities. You will be joining a passionate team youll 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. Covering a vast territory, you will be comfortable spending time on the road approximately 4 nights away from home over a 4week cycle. 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 drivers licence. Full Australian working rights Applicants will be required to undergo preemployment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role. 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. In addition, we offer: 5 KitKat Days throughout the year, allowing time off for personal wellbeing 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 Nestl products Novated Leasing Salary Sacrifice to Superannuation Our Story Nestl enjoys a reputation as one of the worlds largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and highperformance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5,000strong Oceania workforce. You can realise your full potential at Nestl, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action. At Nestl, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business. At Nestl, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company thats driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future. In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader. Nestl Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestl Australia to see some of the ways we live and practice this everyday in our workplace. Interested? Apply online today Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline at our discretion, so we encourage early applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr