Head of Customer Foodstuffs South Island

The Opportunity

Nestlé is offering a remarkable opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join our company as the Head of Customer, responsible for managing our partnership with Foodstuffs South Island. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, this position provides an excellent chance to work alongside renowned brands and a high-performing team, responsible for managing this crucial partnership and the ability to make a significant impact through your team

This is a chance to unlock your full potential at Nestlé, working alongside top-tier teams in the fields of nutrition, health, and wellness. As part of our global network, you will have the opportunity to utilize your skills to influence others and contribute to positive change, while also having a stake in the action.

A day in the life...

At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business.  

As the Head of Customer responsible for our Foodstuffs South Island partnership, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and nurturing a Customer Centric relationship with Foodstuffs South Island
• Creating and implementing the annual plan in collaboration with your team, based on business priorities
• Monitoring and reporting on results, ensuring alignment with the set priorities
• Providing 360 feedback to relevant commercial team members, including Marketing and Category Development, to celebrate successes and make necessary modifications to market activities
• Engaging with other Heads of Customers and the National Field Manager to learn and implement best-in-class activities that differentiate our Customer
• Being accountable for the profit and loss (P&L) of the partnership

At Nestlé, you have the opportunity to make a significant impact on millions of lives every day. As part of our purpose-driven global company, you and your team can contribute to creating a better, healthier future and leave a lasting legacy.

What will make you successful… 

• Armed with 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. 

Full New Zealand working rights and applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

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 
• Five KitKat days per year 
• 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 Nestlé products 

OUR STORY 

Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce. 

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. 

At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business. 

At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that’s driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future. 

In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader. 

Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace. 

For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a- 

Apply today! 

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.