Account Executive

The Opportunity

Are you ready to take the next step in your FMCG sales career?

In this newly created role, we are looking for a driven and commercially minded Account Executive to join our Mass Merchants and Emerging Channel team ,reporting to the Head of Customer.

You will help bring customer plans to life, identify opportunities for growth and work across some of Nestlé’s iconic brands. With exposure to senior commercial leaders and cross-functional teams, this is a great opportunity to build your customer management capability and accelerate your career in Sales.

A day in the life...

•    Support the development and execution of customer and channel plans.
•    Deliver promotional and activation plans that drive customer growth.
•    Analyse sales and customer data to uncover commercial opportunities.
•    Support forecasting, trade spend and promotional planning.
•    Partner with Sales, Marketing, Category, Supply Chain and Field teams.
•    Support customer reviews, product launches and ranging opportunities.
•    Build strong relationships with customers and key internal stakeholders.

What will make you successful

You are a  proactive, commercially curious and ready to grow your career in customer management. You will bring:

•    Experience in FMCG sales, field sales, account management, category or a commercial role is ideal
•    Strong commercial and analytical capability.
•    Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
•    Strong organisation and attention to detail.
•    Confidence using Excel and PowerPoint.
•    A collaborative mindset and genuine passion for delivering results.

 
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

• Competitive salary + attractive bonus program
• Hybrid working model
• Company contributions to KiwiSaver
• Life & Income Protection Insurance for 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 including access to Fitness Passport
• 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
• Strong track record of internal progression, with access to succession planning programs, talent development initiatives and future leadership opportunities across New Zealand, Australia and the wider Nestlé network

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 ••••@au.nestle.com