THE COMPANY Our client, a top Australian producer of corn chips and tortillas, combines authentic Mexican flavours with a distinctive Australian flair. Committed to quality, our client directly sources the finest Australian ingredients from local farmers, promoting authenticity and community support. With state-of-the-art facilities and stringent quality control, their commitment to excellence guarantees that each product consistently mirrors their dedication to quality. THE ROLE We are seeking an easy-going, organised, proactive, and collaborative sales extraordinaire. The Sales Manager will oversee the strategic sales process, balancing on and off-site sales activities. Responsibilities include: Drive sales performance and strategy to meet targets through effective sales process management. Uphold high customer service standards, ensuring satisfaction through proactive engagement and issue resolution. Utilise FMCG expertise to optimise sales processes, product placement, and market expansion in line with sales and marketing goals. Employ strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to build networks, foster stakeholder relations, and secure partnerships. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to travel for relationship building and market exploration. Maintain organised and digitally savvy sales management for efficient decision-making. Proactively engage in contract tenders to seize growth opportunities. Analyse market trends to identify innovation opportunities and collaborate with R&D for new product launches. Develop strategic plans, presenting concise reports to upper management and collaborating cross-functionally for aligned business goals. ABOUT YOU Candidates with FMCG, Marketing and sales experience are encouraged to apply. Proven success in client relationship-building. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. Innovative thinker with the ability to influence and negotiate. Excellent organisation, computer skills, and attention to detail. To learn more about this exciting opportunity or obtain a copy of the PD, please get in touch with the team at ESE Consulting at 03 5442 6676 or email us at applyeseconsulting.com.au . Are you concerned you don’t meet every requirement? If you are excited about this role, but your experience does not align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might still be the right candidate for this or other similar positions we are currently recruiting. To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact ESE Consulting (Bendigo) Pty Ltd on 03 5442 6676, quoting Ref No. 116168409517369. ESE Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and embrace inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We encourage people of diverse backgrounds to apply for roles including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, LGBTIQ and people with a disability.