BDM / Sales SA

Veritas Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Commission uncapped

Car allowance

Staff discounts

Work-life balance

Job summary

Veritas Recruitment is seeking a driven BDM/Sales professional to grow presence across high-end restaurants, cafés, and independent grocers in Adelaide. You’ll be the face of the brand in-market, building new relationships and showcasing products through tastings and on-site visits.

Responsibilities include identifying new business, managing and growing an existing portfolio, running tastings with chefs and buyers, and educating staff on product handling to optimise in-store presentation;

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ B2B sales experience (ideal in food, hospitality, FMCG or related)
• A genuine passion for food and confidence talking product/quality with chefs and owners
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a track record of closing deals
• High self-motivation and the ability to manage your own territory and KPIs
• Current Australian driver’s licence

Responsibilities

• Proactively identifying and winning new business across foodservice and independent retail
• Managing and growing an existing portfolio through strong relationship management and service
• Running tastings/product demonstrations with chefs, buyers and store teams
• Educating retail staff on merchandising and product handling to optimise presentation in-store
• Planning your territory to balance prospecting/cold calling with regular account visits

Job description

The Company

A premium, artisan food brand is looking for a driven BDM/Sales professional to grow presence across high-end restaurants, cafés, and independent grocers. You’ll be the face of the brand in-market, building new relationships, growing existing accounts, and showcasing a standout product range through tastings and on-site visits.

The Company

A premium, artisan food brand is looking for a driven BDM/Sales professional to grow presence across high-end restaurants, cafés, and independent grocers. You’ll be the face of the brand in-market, building new relationships, growing existing accounts, and showcasing a standout product range through tastings and on-site visits.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Proactively identifying and winning new business across foodservice and independent retail
• Managing and growing an existing portfolio through strong relationship management and service
• Running tastings/product demonstrations with chefs, buyers and store teams
• Educating retail staff on merchandising and product handling to optimise presentation in-store
• Planning your territory to balance prospecting/cold calling with regular account visits

About you, to be successful, you'll bring:

• Minimum 2 years’ B2B sales experience (ideal in food, hospitality, FMCG or related)
• A genuine passion for food and confidence talking product/quality with chefs and owners
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a track record of closing deals
• High self-motivation and the ability to manage your own territory and KPIs
• Current Australian driver’s licence

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission (uncapped)
• Car allowance / tools of the trade (as applicable)
• Staff discounts on products
• Strong organisation focus on work-life balance (work during work hours, not when you've clocked off)

Company Culture

A brand-led, quality-focused environment where product pride, strong relationships and professional presentation are valued.