The Opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced and driven person to join the business as our Head of Customer – Foodstuffs North Island.  This is a great opportunity to work with market leading brands and a high-performance team.

You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business. At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team.

A day in the life…

In this role, you will be required to:

• Further develop a Customer Centric relationship
• Create and execute with your team the annual plan based on business priorities
• Monitor and report results against the priorities
• Work with broader commercial teams, including Marketing and Category Development to ensure market activities are developed and executed
• Engage with fellow Heads of Customers and National Field Manager on best-in-class activities to differentiate your customer
• Lead and develop the Foodstuffs North Island sales team
• Be accountable to your P&L

What will make you successful…

• The successful candidate will have at least 5 years experience in sales within FMCG Grocery; you will have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills. 
• You will be adept at leading the Customer/Channel/Regional Field Sales function and have the ability to motivate people.
• You’ll also be tech savvy; proficient in using Excel and PowerPoint and have outstanding presentation skills.
• Organisational skills and the ability to balance priorities is key.
• Direct and indirect people management experience.

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

 Benefits

• • Competitive salary + attractive bonus program
  • Additional company contributions to KiwiSaver
  • Up to 5 ‘KitKat Days’ each year to rest, recharge and support your wellbeing
  • Personalised development and varied career opportunities within a global FMCG leader
  • Wellbeing perks including free flu vaccinations, discounted private health insurance, and discounted gym memberships
  • Access to Purchased Leave, Volunteering Leave, Sports Leave and Emergency Services Leave
  • Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
  • Discounts on Nestlé products and offers from our retail and service partners

   

Our Story

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment, embracing innovation, and empowering people and teams to win.

We aim to hire respectful, curious, value driven and inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

Be a force for good.

For more information, please visit our website Nestlé | Welcome | Get In Touch New Zealand (nestle.co.nz)

We want to make finding your dream job possible. If you require additional support with your application, please contact us at careers@au.nestle.com 

Apply today!