Sales Representive - Food Distribution

Sales Representatives/Consultants (Sales)

Full time

2 positions available – one in Sydney & one in Melbourne

Ostindo International Pty Ltd.

Importer and National Distributor of International Foods 

Asian, Indian, Mexican, Japanese, Philippine, and others

We are a leading provider in the food distribution industry. With a commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we specialize in delivering a wide range of food products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.

• Take and process customer orders and follow up with the warehouse regarding deliveries.

• Visit established customers regularly and develop new clients through calls and customer visits.

• Provide professional customer service and follow up on outstanding account payments.

• Introduce new products and promotional activities to customers.

• Liaise with Head Office and use email/computer systems to provide daily reports.

• Work closely with the warehouse, administration and management teams.

• Visit customers’ stores when required to take orders, assist with refunds, and resolve customer issues in a professional manner.

• Interstate and intrastate travel will be necessary.

• Food and beverage sales experience will be beneficial but is not essential.

• Mandarin, Indian languages or other languages will be an advantage.
  

Qualifications:

• Strong communication, negotiation and customer relationship management skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage a customer portfolio and prioritise tasks effectively.

• Strong negotiation and closing skills, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service.

• Highly motivated self-starter with a passion for exceeding targets and driving business growth.

• Positive, confident and professional attitude.

• Experience dealing with supermarkets, independent retailers, wholesalers, restaurants or food service businesses is an advantage.