Meat Wholesale Depot Lead – Sales & Growth

D.R. Johnston; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual site-based bonus

Special rates on health insurance

Premium JBS product discounts

Job summary

JBS Australia is seeking a commercially focused Depot Manager to lead sales performance and daily wholesale meat depot operations. You will drive growth through new customer acquisition, product sourcing, and stock strategy while leading the depot team to deliver high-quality service.

You will manage budgets, safety, and CoR obligations, collaborate with cross-functional units, and push for continuous improvement to maximise product availability and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Depot, Site or Operations Manager role.
• Experience with sales or account management in wholesale meat or FMCG.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgets and stock strategies.
• Knowledge of CoR obligations and workplace safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and source products to meet needs.
• Collaborate with JBS Australia units across beef, lamb, pork.
• Align stock levels and product mix with sales strategy; minimise waste.
• Lead depot team including sales, warehouse, logistics; drive efficiency.
• Oversee site safety and CoR obligations; ensure compliant deliveries.
• Drive cost efficiency and approve SOX reports per group requirements.

Skills

Depot Ops Mgmt

Sales / Account Mgmt

Budget & Stock Mgmt

Leadership

CoR & Safety

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

JBS Australia is seeking a commercially focused Depot Manager to lead sales performance and daily wholesale meat depot operations. You will drive growth through new customer acquisition, product sourcing, and stock strategy while leading the depot team to deliver high-quality service.

You will manage budgets, safety, and CoR obligations, collaborate with cross-functional units, and push for continuous improvement to maximise product availability and reduce waste.