Gain entry into a leading global snacking company (Mondelēz International) with iconic brands, offering valuable industry exposure. The role provides a diverse experience, combining office-based administrative work with hands-on retail support, building a versatile skill set. The company offers structured benefits like learning & development access, an Employee Assistance Program, and bonus opportunities through the Sales Incentive Plan.
The role requires juggling multiple administrative tasks while occasionally switching to physical retail support work, demanding good adaptability. You will need to use your own vehicle for retail support duties, which involves additional responsibility and planning. As a support role in a fast-paced sales environment, priorities may shift frequently, requiring constant reprioritization.
This position is well-suited for individuals early in their career who are proactive, organized, and eager to learn the operations of a major FMCG company from a support perspective.
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角色解读
This role offers a solid foundation in Field Sales Operations within a global FMCG leader, ideal for career starters. With experience, you could progress into more specialized sales support roles, team coordination, or even move into a field sales representative position. The exposure to both office administration and retail execution provides a unique blend of skills applicable to various business functions.
You will provide comprehensive administrative support to the WA sales team, including ordering supplies, managing fleet logistics, and coordinating meetings and events. You will also be responsible for onboarding new hires and preparing their work tools. Approximately 30% of your time will involve traveling to supermarkets in the Perth metropolitan area to build impactful product displays and ensure optimal brand presentation.
Strong organizational and time management skills are essential to handle multiple administrative tasks and prioritize effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed to support the team and interact with stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required for report preparation and presentations. You must be a proactive problem-solver who can anticipate challenges and adapt quickly.
申请策略
Research Mondelēz International's portfolio of brands (like Cadbury, Oreo) and their market presence in Australia to show genuine interest. In your application, convey enthusiasm for the dual nature of the role (office admin + retail support) and your readiness to be agile and hands-on.
Highlight any previous administrative, customer service, or retail experience, emphasizing tasks related to organization, coordination, and support. Detail your proficiency with MS Office applications, providing specific examples of reports or presentations you have created. Include any experience that demonstrates your ability to manage multiple tasks, solve problems independently, and work effectively within a team.
Brush up on your advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills, as these will be crucial for creating reports and presentations. Practice articulating examples of how you have proactively identified and solved a problem in a previous role or academic setting. Familiarize yourself with basic principles of visual merchandising or retail operations, as this is part of the role.
面试指南
Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your answers, ensuring you clearly explain your specific actions and the positive outcomes. Emphasize transferable skills like organization, communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, even if your examples are from non-identical previous roles. Connect your motivations and skills directly back to the key requirements mentioned in the job description: supporting a team, being proactive, and managing varied tasks.
'Describe a time you had to manage multiple competing priorities. How did you organize yourself and what was the outcome?' 2. 'Tell us about a situation where you had to provide administrative support to a team. What was your approach and what challenges did you face?' 3. 'This role involves building retail displays. Can you share an experience where you paid attention to detail or presentation in a task?' 4. 'How do you handle a situation where a last-minute urgent request comes in while you are working on another important task?' 5. 'Why are you interested in starting your career at Mondelēz International, and specifically in this sales support role?'
Prepare 2-3 concrete examples from past work, volunteer, or academic experiences that demonstrate your administrative, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Review the job description thoroughly and be ready to explain how your skills match each of the key responsibilities and 'Who we are looking for' points. Think about your career goals and how this role at Mondelēz serves as a strategic entry point, and be prepared to discuss this thoughtfully.