[Hiring] Business Development Executive @Saputo Inc.

Role Description

We are looking for a Business Development Executive to join our Food Service team in Queensland. This is a newly created, field-based role focused on driving distribution and sustainable growth across the Food Service channel, with a strong emphasis on HORECA and Pizza customers.

Working closely with our distributor network, the role focuses on converting qualified leads, running trials, and growing usage of the Saputo Food Service portfolio. Reporting to the National Business Manager, success will be driven by energy, resilience, strong customer relationships and a hunger to build a long-term career in Food Service sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and grow a defined territory across Food Service customers
• Convert qualified leads into ongoing distribution and volume
• Run product demonstrations, trials and customer activations
• Partner with distributors to drive sell-through and execution
• Build strong relationships with chefs, owners and operators
• Manage pipeline activity and deliver against sales targets

Qualifications

• Experience in food service, grocery or FMCG sales
• Hungry, driven and motivated by winning new business
• Comfortable working autonomously in a field-based role
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
• A genuine passion for food and the food service industry

Requirements

• Opportunity to work remotely with expected coverage across Brisbane and Gold Coast is desirable and some regional overnight travel required approx. once per quarter (up to 2 nights).
• Newly created role within a high-growth Food Service team
• Strong development and succession opportunities
• Tool of trade allowance and competitive remuneration

Company Description

As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.