Position Snapshot Location: Parnell, New Zealand Full Time, Permanent Position Summary We're searching for a passionate, enthusiastic, and intuitive Customer Business Manager to achieve the WWNZ customer strategy through the development and execution of customer plans and collaborative partnerships. You will be responsible for defining, implementing, and continuously improving our customer strategies and achieving our business priorities. You will also have responsibility for one direct report who manages the SuperValue/Fresh Choice account.

With ultimate responsibility of delivery of key metrics for both channels. A day in the life - Develop and execute joint business plans with WWNZ in line with business requirements and customer vision - Achieve customer sales targets and initiatives, including trade/customer/shopper marketing - Lead customer range/business reviews and engage internal stakeholders to develop and execute customer plans - Achieve ranging, distribution, and shelf management objectives as per category plan - Proactively manage the customer contribution statement and optimize trade investment - Develop effective relationships with key customers and facilitate contact/relationships with internal cross-functional departments - Deliver accurate forecasting (sales and spend) to feed into monthly business planning process - Coach, lead and develop one direct report. What will make you successful? - Degree qualified in business, marketing, or related field.

- Minimum 3 years of senior sales experience dealing with major grocery customers - Minimum 2-3 years People Management Experience - Experience in delivery of company targets - Knowledge of grocery and mass channels - Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills - Proficiency in PC literacy and ability to analyze sales information - Exceptional presentation skills and ability to tailor bespoke category stories - Setting direction for promotional programs, range management, customer marketing, and sales planning - Experience in Developing NPD launch plans - Ensure all key stakeholders are aligned, engaged, and understand the customer strategy BENEFITS You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader. In addition, we offer: - Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model - Varied career experiences and personalised development support - Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts - Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program - Paid parental and partner leave - Purchase Leave Scheme - Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave - Discounted gym memberships - Discounted Nestl products If you are a highly professional and results-driven individual with a passion for strategic thinking and winning, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to our success in achieving sustainable profitable growth.

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