Metcash

Account Manager - Meat

Metcash  •  Reservoir, AU (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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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

he 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
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Account Manager – Meat (a proven track record in meat sales is essential) to join our team in Reservoir in a full-time permanent position. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the food industry, with a particular focus on high-quality products. This is an exciting opportunity to represent a company that is the envy of its competitors in the market, being well-established with the opportunity to build lasting relationships with customers in the food service industry.

In this Role

  • Develop and manage a portfolio of clients, including restaurants, butchers, wholesalers, stadiums etc.
  • Develop & nurture the relationships with Venues, Chefs & Site Managers
  • Promote and sell a variety of quality meat products, ensuring high-quality customer service and product knowledge.
  • Generate new business by identifying and targeting potential customers.
  • Negotiate and close sales deals, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with existing clients, offering consistent support and addressing any concerns or inquiries.
  • Keep up to date with market trends, product offerings, and competitor activities.
  • Review monthly sales reporting with management to determine budgeted sales and objectives (KPI's).
  • Collaborate with the internal team to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment. (Suppliers/Line Management/Senior Management/Administration).
  • Provide regular sales reports and forecasts to management.
  • Attend trade shows and industry events to promote the brand and expand business networks.

What are we looking for?

  • Availability – Start July 2026.
  • Minimum 2 years proven experience in Food Service sales within the meat industry.
  • Strong understanding of meat products, cuts, and industry standards.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet sales targets.
  • Ability to build rapport and trust with customers quickly.
  • A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • Physically fit and able to lift heavy loads (up to 15 kg) if required
  • Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations is a plus.
  • A passion for food and delivering quality customer service.

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 believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support.

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. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies do not submit profiles or make contact regarding this opportunity.

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About Metcash

At Metcash, we’re the power behind an independent Australia & New Zealand. From the humble origins of our first family-owned corner store in 1927, we’ve been backing independents and strengthening the communities they operate in for almost 100 years. With a national network of more than 10,000 independent retailers and a further 90,000 wholesalers, we’re the driving force behind local, family-owned businesses – sticking up for the little guys and helping them become the best stores in town. And while we may be large in size, we’ll always be locals at heart.

Today we’re Australia and New Zealand’s leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in food, liquor and hardware. We have over 80 years of experience supporting and championing the interests of independent grocery, liquor and hardware sectors. Headquartered in Sydney, our world class distribution facilities across the country allow us to operate on a huge scale to unite Australia's independent grocers, delivering products to more than 10,000 retail premises and a further 90,000 wholesale customers across the food, grocery, liquor and hardware markets. Our network of Successful Independents includes a large portfolio of brands such as IGA, Foodland, Mitre 10, Home Timber & Hardware, Cellarbrations and the Bottle-O.

At Metcash we have a single purpose - Successful Independents - it is at the heart of everything we do. Success starts with our people. Employing over 6,000 people, Metcash champions the interests of the independent retail industry. We are a team of people who are resilient and empowered, who take initiative and pride in their work and above all operate with integrity. Our core operations are key to providing our customers and retailers with merchandising, operations and marketing support through our strong retail brands.

Whilst we operate on a huge scale, we think big but we act local. We believe that independence is worth fighting for and this is at the core of our business divisions.

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Macquarie Park, AU
Year Founded
1927
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