Are you a seasoned sales professional looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for driving business growth and building strong relationships with customers? We're looking for a talented Senior Account Manager to join our team on a fixed term basis to partner with a major New Zealand retailer. This position will be available from April 2026 until February 2027
As a Senior Account Manager, you'll be the right-hand person to the Head of Foodstuffs South Island and play a critical role in driving our business forward. You'll be responsible for delivering exceptional results across our key performance metrics. Your mission will be to drive first-class 4P execution, exceed sales targets, and develop strategic plans that drive mutual growth and value for both Heinz Wattie’s and Foodstuffs South Island.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive business growth through effective 4P execution, customer orientation, and cross-functional collaboration
Develop and execute strategic Joint Value Plans that connect customer and Kraft Heinz strategies
Build trusted advisor relationships with merchandise manager level stakeholders and influence customer decisions
Lead data-driven selling initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement projects
Uphold Kraft Heinz values and work towards our company vision
What We're Looking For:
A seasoned sales professional with experience in managing large retail accounts
Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
Ability to drive change and lead cross-functional teams
Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and driving business growth
Benefits of working with us
Hybrid Working – Flexibility around when and where you work
Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package
Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers
Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter
Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand
In House Training Programs
Corporate Discount Programs
Christchurch
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!
