About the Role

An opportunity has become available for a results-driven and motivated sales professional to join our like-minded sales team. Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will be responsible for achieving and exceeding set budgets by maintaining existing clients and building new business through our materials handling and warehouse solutions.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Effectively manage a defined territory and client base.
• Identify new rentals and sales opportunities with a view to secure their business.
• Professionally execute a minimum number of product demonstrations per month.
• Ensure all customers receive prompt and professional service when responding to enquiries.
• Conduct face to face contact calls with customers on a weekly basis.
• Achieve a monthly minimum order intake and ensure sales and gross profit targets are met.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role you will have an enthusiastic can-do attitude, a high-energy approach, fast learning skills and motivation to succeed. You will also need superior organisational skills, be a first-class communicator (both written and oral) and be adept at influencing and negotiation. Enthusiastic sales people with a view to advance their careers and fast track their earning potential that meet the above criteria should apply.

What sets us apart?

Crown’s history began when two brothers founded the Company in New Bremen, Ohio (USA) in 1945. Today, the fourth generation of the very same family continues to lead Crown in all of its operations across the globe. Being a family-owned and run business is evidenced by more than 200 employees reaching service milestones in our 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 year categories in Australia alone, with more than 2,000 employees reaching a 25 year service milestone globally. 

As a Company we want to continue to support our employees to be the best versions of themselves and that’s why, as a Crown employee you get to enjoy:

• A benefits program which gives you access to discounts and cashback from over 400+ retailers nation wide.
• Access to a health and wellbeing platform which supports your Mental, Physical and Financial goals.
• Corporate Rates for Private Health Insurance.
• An inclusive working environment.
• An Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling with chat, phone and face to face counselling options.

​The Company

Crown Equipment is a well-respected global Materials Handling Equipment company which has enjoyed over 50 years of success in the Australian market. The Company has operations in all Australian States and territories as well as many regional locations. The Crown Brand is well known and respected in the marketplace and is supported by a customer value proposition based on highly skilled staff, quality products, strong service and parts back-up, and leading-edge technology. 

Chef Manager

Based on our highly regarded multi-national local client site (MARS Petcare) you will manage a small team that work around the clock, while working in a hands-on leadership role.  In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ordering food ingredients and planning menu.

Other duties will include assisting with the preparation, serving, and control of cooked and uncooked food, training of staff and ensuring that staff follows prescribed Food Safety protocol.  This role is Monday to Friday 6.30-2.00pm, salary offered is $78,000 + super

Responsibilities include: Manage kitchen and client, all ordering, staffing, compliance, cooking, menu planning, all paperwork and compliance

Who are we looking for? 

If you have a passion for food, and care about delivering quality meals, have strong interpersonal skills and love working as part of a committed team, we want you! 

To be successful, you’ll need: 

• Australian Citizenship or, Full Australian working rights  
• Trade Certificate, Certificate III in Commercial Cookery  
• A SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification
• Knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, Outlook)
• Excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen i.e.: Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of guests
• You have extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards implementation and wage control.
• Work with the client to delivery on health outcomes.

Why choose Sodexo? 

Sodexo is the world’s leading provider of food services. We have a well-respected culinary history – demonstrated by our Love of Food. How do we offer world-class food? We start by attracting top culinary talent. Our chefs are everything to us. We inspire our dedicated team with our global chef program and chef academy and ensure they can connect and share best practices. 

Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication. 

We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.   

At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities. 

We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!  

How to apply? 

If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience and availability.  

One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This is also your opportunity to ask any questions you may have. 

What are you waiting for? Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family!