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About the Company Our client is a well-established global FMCG business with a strong portfolio of trusted consumer brands sold across NZ grocery. With a growing commercial team and a clear focus on deepening retailer relationships, this is a business that takes its customer partnerships seriously and invests accordingly. The Role Reporting to the Head of Sales NZ, you will take ownership of the Foodstuffs North Island account, leading the commercial relationship and driving delivery against sales and distribution targets. You will also lead one Account Executive, making this a role with both strategic account management responsibility and people leadership.
Job Responsibility
Own and grow the Foodstuffs North Island commercial relationship
Lead, coach, and develop one direct report (Account Executive)
Build and execute annual customer and channel plans
Lead TTC negotiations and manage investment within budget
Develop ranging and distribution plans aligned with NPD priorities
Drive promotional programme design in partnership with Revenue Growth Management
Collaborate with category and shopper teams on shelf standards and execution
Complete monthly and quarterly business reviews
maintain weekly internal reporting
Requirements
Minimum five years’ experience in NZ grocery, ideally in FMCG account management
Proven track record managing a major grocery account (Foodstuffs experience highly regarded)
Strong commercial skills including TTC management, promotional planning, and forecasting
Confident negotiator with the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders
Experience leading or mentoring others in a sales environment
Tertiary qualification preferred
Proficiency with data, reporting tools, and sales systems
Nice to have
Foodstuffs experience highly regarded
Tertiary qualification preferred
What we offer
Parnell location
Cross-functional exposure across a full FMCG commercial team
Globally recognised brand portfolio
Collaborative, commercially focused team environment
Lead an Account Executive and manage significant TTC investment
High cross-functional exposure across category, shopper, and marketing teams