Field Sales Representative – 12 month contract

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><span style="color:#000000">Mars: Where your Tomorrow Starts Today! </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span></span> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Mars is a family-owned business that has been making products for people and their pets for more than 100 years.

We’re behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, BEN’S ORIGINAL ® MASTERFOODS ® and ROYAL CANIN® we are dedicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span></span> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Has a career in Sales ever interested you?

This role will hold the golden ticket to you getting not only a kick start in your career, but also the opportunity to join the Mars Snacking team! </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span></span> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">An exciting opportunity to join the Mars Snacking team working across the Gold Coast territory has become available for a maternity leave contract!

In this customer facing sales role, you will interact with our grocery customers across Coles, Woolworths & Metcash. </span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#000000">You will be accountable for driving sales through optimal distribution and physical availability of our brands across prime in-store locations. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Additionally, you will drive the quality of displays, delivering excellent execution in line with Perfect Store ambitions and building influential relationships with key stakeholders to deliver incremental business and category growth. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span></span> </span></p><p><span style="color:#002060">What you’ll do:<i> </i></span> </p><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Ensure delivery of the NSV growth and key KPIs within your territory. </span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Develop strong and influential relationships with key customers. </span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Drive optimal points of distribution and physical availability of Mars’ brands. </span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Achieve excellent execution and drive quality of displays in line with picture of success objectives across all physical locations and outlets. </span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Negotiating and implementing incremental permanent and temporary locations using stock control expertise and supply chain procedures. </span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Build a good understanding of Category and Shopper principles and be able to use this knowledge effectively in customer interactions. </span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Provide clear direction and accountability to key merchandising representatives to execute all customer activations. </span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Analyse and interpret reporting on key KPI data to identify opportunities in store & leverage these to drive incremental sales growth. </span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#002060"><span></span></span> </p><p><span style="color:#002060">Your unique ingredients: </span> </p><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build strong and influential relationships with diverse stakeholders. </span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Proven track record of creative problem solving & delivering results. </span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Driven, self-reliant and resilient and able to respond and adapt to a fast moving, swiftly changing environment. </span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Proven ability to effectively prioritise, resolve competing demands and determine necessary sequence of activities in a fast-paced environment. </span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret data from a mix of data sources (Power BI, Excel </span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Self-motivated and comfortable working in a remote environment which requires the ability to work independently towards a team goal and take ownership of results. </span></li></ul><br /><p><span style="color:#002060">Why you’ll love working for Mars:</span> </p><ul><li><span style="color:#002060">Purpose: </span>Help craft beloved brands with a legacy of over 100 years of local manufacturing making products that people and pets will love all while helping to build a more sustainable future. </li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#002060">People: </span>A culture that values your contributions, fosters leadership, and recognises the impact you make.

Your work truly matters here. </li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#002060">Development: </span>Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one. </li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Enjoy a team and business environment that is invested in helping you manage and grow your energy for work and life. </span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Fully maintained company car </span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Excellent health and wellness programs including fitness passport, flu vaccinations to name a few. </span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#000000"><span></span> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span></span> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">We know everyone’s needs are different, and we’re committed to making our application process accessible and supportive for all candidates.

If you require any adjustments along the way, simply let us know in your application form. We’ll work with you to understand what will help you feel comfortable and supported. </span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"> </span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><span></span> </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>