Sales and Marketing Manager

Visa Sponsorship (Subclass 400) Available Temporary Contract – 6 Months (Fixed-Term, Non-Ongoing) Location: Thomastown, VIC | Start Date: Immediate About Us: That’s Amore Cheese is an award-winning Australian leader in authentic Italian-style dairy products. We are passionate about bringing genuine Italian food experiences to Australia. The Opportunity: A Unique, Short-Term Strategic Project We are launching a pivotal six-month, non-ongoing strategic project to explore and establish a boutique foodservice distribution (FDS) channel. This is a unique, project-based opportunity for a highly specialised Sales and Marketing Manager with irreplicable regional expertise from Campania, or surrounding areas in Italy. Your mission: to leverage this proprietary knowledge to design and initiate our entry into the boutique foodservice sector, focusing on the distribution of traditional and artisanal cheeses to high-end restaurants, catering companies, and boutique hotel kitchens. Key Responsibilities (Project-Based): • Develop and document a bespoke go-to-market strategy for the Australian foodservice sector, critically informed by successful southern Italian regional distribution models. • Provide critical market intelligence and channel insights derived directly from your firsthand experience within southern Italy’s unique foodservice landscape. • Engage with high-value Australian hospitality and retail stakeholders to assess project viability and gauge interest in traditional Italian dairy supply chains. • Translate unique Italian distribution practices, including culturally specific B2B relationship models, into actionable, scalable strategies adaptable to the Australian market. • Collaborate closely with our local team to ensure effective knowledge transfer and document processes for sustainable, post-project implementation by Australian staff. • Develop and implement targeted promotional strategies tailored for Australian foodservice clients, based on traditional Italian marketing techniques to build awareness and position That’s Amore Cheese as a premium, culturally authentic brand in boutique hospitality venues. • Conduct market research and competitor analysis specifically focused on gaps in the Australian market for traditional Italian dairy products, using comparative insights. • Evaluate and report on campaign effectiveness and ROI, preparing data-driven recommendations for future permanent staff and leadership to support post-project scaling, aligned with company goals and long-term foodservice growth strategy. About You – Essential Criteria: • Verifiable, extensive (5+ years desirable) experience in the foodservice/HORECA sector specifically within southern Italy, focusing on artisanal/regional product distribution. • Profound, practical understanding of traditional Italian dairy products (e.g., mozzarella di bufala, ricotta di pecora, aged provola) and their nuanced supply chains from an Italian perspective. • Proven track record developing B2B food distribution channels within boutique and high-end Italian hospitality markets. • In-depth cultural and commercial literacy of Italian regional food supply models, particularly those unique to Campania, which differ significantly from Australian structures. • Fluency in Italian and professional proficiency in English, with the demonstrated ability to articulate complex market dynamics and translate them into actionable strategies for an Australian business context. Critical aspects of the role: • This role is essential for a short-term, strategic knowledge injection. • This is a project-specific engagement designed to transfer proprietary regional knowledge. • You will be directly contributing to an innovative, time-limited pilot project that will pave the way for future growth and employment opportunities for Australians within That's Amore Cheese. Contract & Visa Details: • Duration: 6 months (fixed-term, project-based). • Visa: Sponsorship for the Subclass 400 (Temporary Work - Short Stay Specialist) visa will be provided to the successful overseas candidate meeting all criteria. • Location: Primarily onsite at our Thomastown, VIC facility (some local travel may be required). • Remuneration: $85,000 - $90,000 Apply Now: If you possess this unique, regionally-specific Italian foodservice expertise and are ready for a challenging, short-term project in Australia, we want to hear from you. To express your interest, please submit your CV and a compelling cover letter detailing: 1. Your specific experience in southern Italy's) foodservice/dairy distribution sector. 2. Concrete examples of how you have applied this regional knowledge to build successful distribution channels. 3. Your understanding of how this expertise can be adapted to benefit the Australian market through this temporary project.