Area Sales Manager Graduate Opportunity

Job Description

Area Sales Manager – Graduate Opportunity

People have looked to Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we're proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love and live every day. From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers and our planet.
Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex ®., Huggies ®., VIVA, U by Kotex ®., Poise ®., Depend ®. brands improve the lives of people around the world.
Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world. 
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About the Opportunity:

We have a great career opportunity for ambitious Sales or Marketing Graduates to join our high‑performing Consumer Sales Field Team as an Area Sales Manager across our Corporate & Independent Channel. This role is the perfect first step into the FMCG industry, giving you hands‑on experience, ownership of your own territory, and exposure to the world of retail, brand execution and customer relationships.

We are looking for 2 Area Sales Managers. 1 role will be covering Melbourne East. The second role will cover Geelong and Melbourne West reporting into the State Sales Manager you will work autonomously whilst managing your territory with support from the leadership team. You will be responsible for promoting and developing Kimberly-Clark's consumer brands and products across all categories to key customer accounts within our Customer Channels. As one of our Area Sales Managers, you'll take on this front-line Sales territory management role as the face of Kimberly-Clark in the market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement successful customer specific business plans, to ensure targets are met for all product categories.

• 'Build Trust' with key customers (both internal and external), as you develop and maintain strong, effective working relationships.

• Analyse store sales results to identify areas of opportunities that will assist in achieving your set sales budget.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding within the market of your local territory to assist the development of tactical and strategic sales plans.

• Establish and maintain accurate customer records using digital tools.

Knowledge & Experience: 
You don’t need years of experience — we’re looking for graduates who are:

• Eager to launch a career in FMCG Sales, Trade Marketing, Category or Commercial

• Confident communicators who enjoy building relationships

• Analytical thinkers who like solving problems and spotting trends

• Self‑motivated, organised and comfortable working independently

• Curious, proactive and excited to learn

• Hold a valid Australian driver’s licence

• Experience in retail (Coles, Woolworths, IGA, ALDI or similar) is valued but not essential.

Why This Is a Great First Step in Your Career

At Kimberly‑Clark, we’re serious about development. Graduates in this role gain:

• Strong foundational FMCG sales skills

• Direct exposure to iconic, leading brands

• Mentoring, coaching and training from experienced leaders

• Clear career progression pathways into:

  • Key Account Management

  • Category Management

  • Trade Marketing

  • Brand/Marketing

  • Commercial roles

About You:
You’re driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fuelled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

What’s On Offer
Our Kimberly-Clark employees receive a competitive salary and incentives as well as access to a fantastic range of benefits including superannuation, career development opportunities, free health & well-being activities, volunteering leave and much more.

About You:
You’re driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fuelled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

To Be Considered:
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly.
In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands and culture - Kimberly-Clark Corporation. 
Kimberly Clark is proudly accredited with as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality WGEA!
Kimberly Clark is proudly ranked by Forbes as 'World's Best Employer' 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025!

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