State Field Sales Manager - VIC/TAS

About the role

At Nestlé Purina we are looking for an inspiring, results‑driven State Field Sales Manager to lead the Victoria and Tasmania field sales team. You will be responsible for delivering the pet channel plan across Metcash and pet‑specialty customers, shaping state performance and developing future talent.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing field sales team, driving capability, accountability and execution excellence.
• Translate national strategies into clear state priorities across Victoria and Tasmania.
• Deliver sales growth, distribution, ranging and in‑store execution across Metcash and Pet Specialty customers.
• Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships to drive sustainable commercial outcomes.
• Use insights to identify opportunities, solve challenges and improve field performance.
• Partner cross‑functionally to bring business priorities to life in‑store.
• Maintain a regular field presence across Victoria and Tasmania, including regional and overnight travel.

Required profile

• Leadership experience in FMCG, field sales, customer development or account management, ideally within pet care or a related consumer category.
• Proven ability to coach and develop high‑performing teams.
• Experience working across complex retail environments, ideally Metcash, independent grocery and Pet Specialty.
• Strong track record delivering sales, distribution, ranging and execution outcomes.
• Commercial acumen, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical capability with experience using reporting and business tools.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Victoria and Tasmania, including regional and overnight travel.
• Genuine passion for pets and Purina’s purpose of creating richer lives for pets and the people who love them.

What we offer

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support.
• Up to 5 additional days of leave to support health and wellbeing.
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts.
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and programmes.
• Paid parental and partner leave.
• Purchase Leave Scheme, volunteering, sports and emergency services leave.
• Discounted Nestlé products and salary sacrifice to superannuation.