Business Development Representative

Metcash; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5th week leave

Wellbeing days

Volunteer day

Career growth

Parental leave

Inclusive culture

Gender pay gap <5%

Mental health accreditation

Flexibility

Job summary

Metcash is seeking a full-time Business Development Representative to cover the Central Coast in New South Wales. You will drive profitable sales, manage key accounts, and identify new opportunities across FMCG and Foodservice categories, while collaborating with internal teams to deliver outstanding customer outcomes.

Join a market-leading wholesale/distribution organisation and contribute to independent businesses and local communities.

Qualifications

• Previous sales, account management or business development experience.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities and convert them into sales growth.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational and time management capabilities.
• Experience within FMCG, wholesale, foodservice or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable sales and margin growth across your territory.
• Manage and grow relationships with existing customers and key accounts.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across FMCG and Foodservice categories.
• Execute customer call cycles and maintain strong customer coverage plans.
• Promote new products, categories and promotional programs to customers.
• Analyse sales data and reporting to uncover growth opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver outstanding customer outcomes.
• Maintain accurate reporting, planning and compliance requirements.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

MS Office

Sales data analysis

FMCG experience

Job description

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. We’ve got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business.

When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:

• Grow your career with tailored development programs
• Thrive your way with flexible work options
• Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team

Metcash Food Service and Convenience business includes a banner of brands that specialise in the supply to wholesale, convenience, foodservice and QSR customers across Australia. Some of these brands include Campbells, Superior Food Services, Independent Grocers (NT), Mooloolah River Fisheries, Sealanes, Southern Cross Marines and Global Meats. Joining the Metcash Food Service and Convenience business means the work you do contributes to brands with real purpose, empowering independent businesses and strengthening local communities across Australia.

About The Opportunity

Ready to accelerate your sales career? Join Metcash Food Service & Convenience as a full time permanent Business Development Representative to cover the Central Coast territory. You’ll manage key customer relationships, identify new business opportunities, and deliver profitable growth across FMCG and Foodservice categories.

Working with a market-leading business, you’ll play a key role in helping independent customers thrive while building a rewarding career with one of Australia's leading wholesale and distribution organisations.

In this Role

• Drive profitable sales and margin growth across your territory.
• Manage and grow relationships with existing customers and key accounts.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across FMCG and Foodservice categories.
• Execute customer call cycles and maintain strong customer coverage plans.
• Promote new products, categories and promotional programs to customers.
• Analyse sales data and reporting to uncover growth opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver outstanding customer outcomes.
• Maintain accurate reporting, planning and compliance requirements.

What are we looking for?

• Previous sales, account management or business development experience.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities and convert them into sales growth.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational and time management capabilities.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and interpreting sales data.
• A proactive and results-driven approach with a passion for customer success.
• Experience within FMCG, wholesale, foodservice or a related industry will be highly regarded

What’s On Offer

We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:

• Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually
• Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers
• Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion
• Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024-2025)
• Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia
• Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

About Us

Join us and be part of something bigger!

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability — and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected.

Please note: This role is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.