National Field Manger

SalesLink Group is a specialist field merchandising partner for the FMCG industry. We combine national coverage, experienced sales reps, and smart retail data to help brands execute flawlessly at the shelf. Mission To deliver exceptional in-store merchandising that drives visibility, sales, and customer satisfaction. The Role We are seeking a high-energy, dynamic National Field Manager to lead and evolve our field operations across Australia. This is a senior leadership role suited to someone who is curious, self-starting, and confident challenging the status quo, while also bringing structure, discipline and strong commercial thinking to a geographically dispersed team. You will be responsible for end-to-end field execution, ensuring full territory coverage, strong capability across the team, and consistent delivery of our sales partners’ plans in-store. This role plays a critical part in shaping strategy, driving performance and continuously improving how we operate. Key Responsibilities - Lead, motivate and develop a remote, multi-state field team - Ensure full and effective territory coverage, including territory design and mapping - Oversee rostering, wage control and labour optimisation - Drive training and capability development across the field team - Execute sales partners’ sales and activation plans in-store - Translate strategy into clear, actionable field plans - Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships - Monitor performance through data, reporting and KPIs - Analyse results and identify trends, risks and opportunities - Continuously review and improve field processes, structures and ways of working - Challenge existing practices and implement new ideas and efficiencies About You - Confident, commercially minded leader who thrives in fast-paced, operational environments and enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on execution. - Proven leadership experience managing and developing remote teams - Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills - The ability to motivate, coach and hold teams accountable - Confidence using data and performance metrics to drive decisions - Strong communication skills and presence with clients and internal stakeholders - A proactive, curious mindset with the confidence to challenge and improve existing models - A practical understanding of market dynamics, retail execution and field operations Experience & Qualifications - Extensive experience in a senior field leadership, sales, merchandising or operations role - Demonstrated success leading large, geographically dispersed teams - Strong experience in workforce planning, rostering, and wage control - Experience executing national or multi-region sales plans - Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field (preferred) Why Join Us - National leadership role with real influence on strategy and execution - Opportunity to shape how our field operation evolves - Autonomy to lead, innovate and make an impact Application Questions - How many years of field sales experience do you have? - Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? - What's the largest size team you have managed? - Do you have experience in a sales role? - Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? - Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? - How many years of people management experience do you have? - How many years of sales management experience do you have? - How much notice are you required to give your current employer? - Do you have visual merchandising experience? How to Apply If you are interested in this exciting position, please send your resume now. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. #J-18808-Ljbffr