Business Development Representative

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

Our Food Service and Convenience business encompasses our wholesale, foodservices and distribution services across the Campbells Wholesale, Superior Food Services, and Independent Grocers brands – servicing small to medium businesses right across Australia. Joining the Food Service and Convenience business at Metcash 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 Business Development Representative to join Superior Food & Convenience, servicing the Southern and Hills suburbs of Adelaide, based out of our Wingfield branch. You will be responsible for growing sales across an existing customer base, while identifying and converting new business opportunities within foodservice.

This role is well suited to experienced sales professionals or hospitality and chef professionals looking to transition into a structured weekday career.

This is a Monday to Friday role, offering lifestyle balance and job security.  It provides the chance to apply what you already know, build your sales skills while remaining closely connected to the foodservice industry.

In this Role

• Driving new business revenue and margin across your assigned territory
• Managing and growing relationships with an existing portfolio of customers
• Servicing customers in line with agreed call cycles and coverage plans
• Promoting and executing fortnightly promotional programs
• Managing and reviewing contract pricing by customer
• Identifying opportunities to introduce new categories and solutions
• Interpreting sales data and BI reports to maximise customer potential
• Completing weekly reports and planners and ensuring compliance with OH&S, HACCP and company policies

What are we looking for?

• Experience in sales, account management, or customer service (foodservice/FMCG preferred)
• Hospitality or chef experience, this role is ideal for chefs or hospitality professionals seeking a career change
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• The ability to understand customer needs and deliver total supply solutions
• A proactive, results‑driven and organised approach to work
• Intermediate Microsoft skills and confidence working with sales data
• A passion for food, people and supporting local independent businesses

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, Hybrid working arrangements available!

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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