Sales Graduate
AI Job Summary
Come and grow with us at Simplot! Our two year sales graduate program has been created to develop our future leaders.
At Simplot, we’re in the business of bringing earth’s resources to life, enabling us to deliver on our Company Purpose of Contributing to Feeding Our World. As part of our core values of Respect for Resources, Spirit of Innovation and Passion for People, we care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered.
Simplot is a global agricultural and food manufacturing business founded and headquartered in Boise, ID, USA. Our Company has sites and offices across the world, employing over 15,000 people globally. We are trusted as a leading provider of quality, sustainable and nourishing food for the ever-changing needs of consumers and customers in Australia, New Zealand and chosen growth markets.
Our Company had its humble beginnings as a one-man farming operation, founded in 1929 by the energetic J.R. Simplot. The Simplot story in Australia began in 1995 when the J.R. Simplot Company expanded into the country, acquiring iconic brands like Birds Eye, John West, Leggo's, Chiko and Edgell. As a business, we pride ourselves on building long term relationships with Australian farmers and other business partners across our operations, building mutually beneficial relationships with our customers.
Our Graduate Program
Our graduate program has been designed to give you broad exposure to our business. You will work with a diverse pool of talented and experienced people along with being supported and developed by a manager, mentor, and buddy. Along with functional rotations throughout our business, we have a bespoke graduate training experience that is a combination of both group and self-paced development, with a focus on building business acumen and developing you as a leader.
We believe that experience and perspective should be gained in a multitude of ways. From professional development courses and leadership models to real world experience in our manufacturing facilities, along with growers in our field, understanding the complete supply chain and exploring a variety of roles throughout the company that bring us together globally as “One Simplot”. Our aim is to give you a breadth of experience to understand the business and our passion for “Feeding Our World”.
We are looking for graduates who:
- Are innovative thinkers
- Have strong analytical skills
- Possess a growth mindset
- Like to be challenged
- Are resilient and resourceful
- Have highly developed communication skills.
Sound like you? Then we’d love you to come and grow with us!
Sales
Our sales teams excel in creating and driving the vision and strategy behind each of our brands. We are looking for a talented sales graduate to join our team based at our headquarters in Mentone, Melbourne.
As part of this graduate program you will also gain valuable insights through a rotation into a different business areas, cross-divisional projects and training programs. At the end of the two year program you will be offered a permanent role with our business.
Eligibility
To be eligible for our sales commercial graduate role you;
- Have completed your undergraduate or postgraduate degree within the last 2 years of the program start date (e.g. in either 2023, 2024 or January 2025).
- Achieved a credit average of 65% or higher with a relevant degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related commercial based degree
- Are available to commence in late January 2025
- Are an Australian or NZ citizen, hold Australian Permanent Residency, or have full working rights for full-time permanent employment in Australia
- Are available to attend our onsite assessment day at our headquarters in Mentone on Monday 26 August 2024.
It is an expectation that our Graduates can drive to different locations throughout the program.
Our food is for everyone and so is our workplace. We strongly believe that diverse teams make stronger teams, and we strive to make sure all employees feel a sense of belonging and safe to bring their whole selves to work.
We have been contributing to feeding our world for generations. Producing quality and nutritious food that fuels Australians and New Zealanders, while focusing on sustainably bringing earth’s resources to life. At Simplot, we support our farmers and help our communities to grow. We are committed to Australian manufacturing, leveraging technologies and improving our processes, growing brands that our customers and consumers love and trust.
The Perks
- Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging health and wellbeing programs
- Diverse leadership development programs and professional development support
- Employee reward and recognition program
- Bonus incentives
- Discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Sensory Club Program - Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our culinary cooking sessions
- Novated car leasing agreements
- Income protection insurance
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
We are all about developing and growing careers. If this sounds like you, why don’t you come and grow with us? Applications for our graduate program can be made here by Sunday 11 August 2024.
- Job type:Graduate Jobs
- Disciplines:Business and Commerce
- Work rights:Australian Skilled Migration Visa (485),...
- Work from home:Hybrid remote
Hybrid remote
Employees are allowed to work remotely some of the time but most of the work is done at the company’s physical office. Remote work is considered a perk or a privilege. For example, an employee may work from home for 1-2 days per week.
- Locations:Melbourne
- ACCEPTS INTERNATIONAL
Yes
- Closing Date:12th Aug 2024, 3:46 am
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