Benchmark Resourcing is a boutique talent partner of choice for the Australian meat industry. We exclusively partner within this sector because we believe our clients and candidates deserve a recruitment specialist who understands their world inside and out. From paddock through to plate, we are Australia’s national staffing solution across the entire meat supply chain.

The Opportunity:

Our meat industry partner is a respected, privately owned Australian food business supplying premium protein products to the foodservice and HORECA sectors. Backed by significant investment and an exciting growth strategy, we're seeking an experienced State Sales Manager to lead the commercial operations across Recent South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia.

This is a genuine leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys developing customer relationships, leading a sales team and delivering profitable growth within the foodservice and QSR sectors. Reporting to the executive leadership team, you'll take full ownership of the sales strategy and commercial performance across all three states. This is a hands on leadership role where you’ll manage key customer relationships while coaching and developing a high performing sales team.

The Position:

Lead and execute the sales strategy across NSW, SA and WA.

Develop and grow relationships with major foodservice, QSR, institutions and catering customers.

Personally manage strategic customer accounts and negotiate commercial agreements.

Lead, coach and develop a team of Raw Food Sales Representatives.

Drive revenue,



margin and profitable growth across the region.

Identify new business opportunities and expand market share.

Work closely with operations, supply chain and customer service to ensure exceptional customer outcomes.

Monitor market activity, customer trends and competitor movements.

Prepare sales forecasts, budgets and performance reporting.

Travel regularly throughout NSW, SA and WA to support customers and your sales team.

The Candidate:

Proven sales leadership experience within a food manufacturing company.

Existing relationships within foodservice, QSR, institutions or catering channels.

Strong commercial acumen with experience managing pricing, margins and contract negotiations.

A track record of growing sales and leading high performing teams.

Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

The ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands on approach.

A willingness to travel nationally on a regular basis.

The Offer:

This role will suit a commercially driven leader who enjoys winning business, building relationships and creating long term growth rather than simply managing a sales team from a distance.

Salary package of $170,000–$200,000 + Super + 20% STI

Senior leadership opportunity with genuine influence.

Join a growing Australian business with a national footprint investing heavily in its future.

High level of autonomy and ownership.

Supportive executive team with a strong growth agenda.

Opportunity to evolve into a fully national commercial leadership position as the business continues to grow.

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📌 State Sales Manager | QSR, HORECA, Institutions | NSW, SA, WA (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales