At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS we can offer you the opportunity to join a highly successful global, yet local, coffee company at an exciting time. We are privately owned with big ambitions. When we grow, you grow. If you have a thirst to be part of this journey you will be exposed to the full spectrum of your field of work. We value potential and create opportunities. We also have the basics covered including an appealing remuneration and a suite of benefits, some of which may include: Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing programs, free products, additional leave for you to volunteer or move house, paid parental leave, additional superannuation options, access to professional training and facilities, rewards and recognition programs, option to purchase additional leave, summer hours and so much more!
We are proud of our collaborative company culture and operate with a team of dedicated professional individuals who share the company strategy and vision. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that Diversity; whether that be gender, cultural or generational diversity enhances our workplaces. Please be advised that shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment medical and background screening including reference checks. 
 
If you fit the description apply online today, or contact Ali Barfoot, Talent Acquisition Manager on +61 2 9551 3423 if you have any questions. To learn more about what it’s 
like to work within JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS please click here: https://www.jacobsdouweegberts.com/careers/The-Associate-Experience/ 
 

Working in the Retail channel of our global coffee and tea business you will manage our relationships with Independent Retailers within Queensland (with a focus on South East). You will build and maintain great relationships with Buyers and ideally you will know some of them already!
Week to week you will:

• Ensure product promotions are presented in a way that maximizes sales and profit
• Manage your relevant call cycle and call frequency (25-35 stores per week)
• Execute promotional and NPD activities at store level 
• Monitor on-shelf presence to ensure that in-store stock complies with the relevant plan-o-gram
• Manage point of purchase ensuring that product presentation is exemplary
• Assist in building displays as required alongside your merchandising partners
• Attends to all administrative and reporting tasks as needed 

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and experience

• Experienced FMCG rep with great relationships and the ability to build strong rapport quickly 
• Great personality, energetic and positive approach  
• Strong attention to detail with ability to plan and prioritise 
• Proven track record in sales, negotiation and influencing (with trade references) 
• Strong financial and commercial acumen 
• Outstanding customer service skills with the ability to follow through 
• Suitable level of physical fitness to enable you to safely lift and move stock 
• A passion for all things coffee and tea!
   

What we can offer: 

• Intensive induction, training and support
• Full time permanent role reporting to one of our People Manager Excellence Award recipients 
• Competitive base + TOT vehicle 
• Fun and interactive team 
• Global organisation with long history that we are proud of and a future we’re excited to be creating