About the opportunity
We invite applications from experienced and commercially astute Business Development Managers to join Detpak, Direct, part of the global Detmold Group – global innovator of sustainable paper and board packaging solutions.
Based in Sydney and reporting to the National Sales Manager, your key focus will be on identifying and pursuing new customer opportunities in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), Foodservice, and food retail markets across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
This role is offered as a remote working arrangement with access to an office in Sydney as required.
To be successful, you'll need the drive, enthusiasm, and resilience to pursue new business and derive satisfaction from closing the sale; achieving and exceeding targets excites and motivates you.
As part of a cohesive, high-performing, and geographically dispersed team, you'll enjoy support, care, and regular, ongoing communication. We will set you up for success.
In terms of specific responsibilities, you will:
Achieve sales budgets, new business & retained sales targets.
Identify, evaluate, and convert new business opportunities.
Provide our customers with innovative product solutions.
Drive growth, range, and product expansion of existing accounts.
Plan and execute sales activity to drive increased penetration of product and/or services into new market segments.
Provide technical support and advice across a range of products.
About you
What you'll need:
Experience in a similar role ideally in the FMCG, Foodservice, or packaging industries.
Proven success in solution-based selling and sales conversion.
A proactive approach and the ability to think outside of the box.
Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships and networks.
An appreciation of the need to balance commercial requirements and customer-focused outcomes.
High levels of energy, enthusiasm, and self-motivation.
The ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive and high-performing team.
A current, unrestricted driver's license.
You will be required to travel as needed.
What we'll offer you:
A competitive remuneration package, including a fully maintained company vehicle.
A commitment to your ongoing professional development through training.
A commitment to corporate social responsibility – we support local communities and charities and are committed to sustainable and ethical sourcing.
A health and wellbeing program so you feel supported to be at your best.
If you are looking to work in a global business and driven to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note, applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
Please address your application to Donna Dittmar.
While applications must be made online, confidential questions are welcome by calling Donna Dittmar, Talent Acquisition Lead on 0402 180 625.
If you would like to provide a cover letter as part of your application, please attach it to your resume and upload as one document.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
About us
The Detmold Group is a family-owned and operated global business, partnering with some of the world's largest and most iconic food and retail brands to create world-class packaging for a better tomorrow.
Our business is focused on making a positive impact for our people, our partners, and our planet whilst keeping our customers at the core of everything we do. Relentlessly looking for ways to improve quality, service, and efficiency, we are driven to improve the way the world experiences packaging.
Employee safety is our priority, and we want our people to be
100% SAFE and WELL.
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