At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new business growth and manage demand planning for our Grocery channel.
- Company: Join a proudly Australian, family-owned company with a rich heritage.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, extra leave for your birthday, and a generous product allowance.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact with beloved brands while achieving work/life balance.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in FMCG, strong sales track record, and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
About FGB
FGB was established in 1867 as a pharmaceutical company and we have been a primary producer of eucalyptus oil since 1852 - harvesting, distilling along with research & development. We specialise in natural products and healthy solutions for you and your family, and we are proudly Australian and family owned. Our proprietary brands include Bosisto's and Euky Bear and we are the exclusive distributors of Vicks Home Health and Braun medical devices in Australia & NZ.
About The Role
Reporting to the Head of Grocery, this full-time role combines new business development with demand planning for our Grocery channel. You will find and grow new opportunities across existing and emerging channels and build accurate forecasts, so we have the right stock to meet customer demand.
What You Will Be Doing
- Find and develop new business opportunities across existing and emerging channels to grow our footprint.
- Take new opportunities through our Stage Gate and Integrated Business Planning processes with Marketing, Operations and our other sales channels.
- Work with Marketing, Supply Chain and our field brokers to launch new products and bring new customers on board smoothly.
- Build and maintain SKU-level demand forecasts for our Grocery portfolio.
- Dig into sales history, seasonality, promotions and customer forecasts to keep improving forecast accuracy.
- Review promotional results and new line performance, and share recommendations with our National Account Managers.
- Spot shifts in demand early and work with Operations and Customer Logistics to keep service levels high.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- At least 3 years' experience in an FMCG environment, ideally in Grocery.
- Experience as an Account Executive managing state-based customers, or supporting National Account Managers on key grocery accounts such as Coles or Woolworths.
- A proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
- Strong commercial acumen, including accurate forecasting and costing calculations.
- Analytical skills to interpret sales data, forecasts, promotional results and market insights, with experience using market data such as Circana, Unify or Quantium.
- The ability to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with customers and internal teams.
- Clear written and verbal communication, sound organisation and time management, and the ability to work autonomously.
Why join us
As Part Of The FGB Team, You Will Enjoy:
- A generous annual allowance to spend on our fantastic products.
- Having an additional day of leave for your birthday.
- Flexibility: we support helping you achieve work/life balance.
- Employer paid parental leave for eligible employees.
- The chance to work with much-loved household brands.
- Being part of a proudly Australian, family-owned business with a heritage dating back to 1852.
- A varied role that combines new business development with demand planning.
Account Executive in Melbourne employer: FGB Natural Products
FGB is an exceptional employer that prides itself on its rich heritage and commitment to natural health solutions. As a family-owned Australian company, we foster a supportive work culture that values employee well-being, offering generous benefits such as additional leave for birthdays and parental leave. With opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic FMCG environment, you will be part of a team that not only drives business success but also contributes to the community through our beloved brands.
