Casual Merchandising Roles across NZ / East Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua, Christchurch Central, Masterton, Palmerston North, Christchurch South, Taupo and Kerikeri / Kaihohe
A great opportunity to join one of NZ's top Pet Food Companies
A fast paced and dynamic environment where agility is key.
Welcome to RPF, where we believe in keeping it Real.
Since 1994, we have been Australia and New Zealand’s pioneers in fresher dog and cat nutrition. Our story is one of passion for a better way to care for pets, a belief in fresher nutrition, and an unwavering commitment to delivering this to pet parents and pets worldwide. We compete in every pet category and channel, creating favourite brands such as Jimbo's, Ivory Coat, Nature’s Gift, V.I.P. Petfoods, and Love ‘Em & Fussy Cat!
We're dedicated to fostering authentic partnerships, encouraging real ambition, and providing real career opportunities for our employees to make a difference.
The Opportunity
We are looking for experienced Sales Merchandisers to support our Field Sales team in casual roles and provide excellent service to our customers. We are a team who are passionate about Real partnerships, Real ambition, Real ethics and working really hard.
The skills required to be successful in this role are:
The ability to understand market data and identify potential areas for growth within your stores.
Being able to execute sales strategies and plans with the support of the Area Sales Manager
The ability to successfully negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes whilst maintaining good relationships with our customers.
Space management experience – negotiating optimal space and position on shelf and being able to make the most of what is available.
Maximise RPFC presence in assigned area within guidelines (ranging, positioning and space
Ability to negotiate for mutually beneficial outcomes.
We are looking for someone who:
Has their own reliable transport and a valid NZ driver licence.
Is physically fit and can lift up to 20kgs.
Takes pride in their work and ownership of the relationship they build with our customers.
Has strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
Is a team player, willing to go above and beyond for their team
Pervious Sales & Merchandising experience is required.
Previous FMCG/Grocery experience is preferred, or the ability to demonstrate transferable skills.
Existing Grocery relationships in Hamilton preferred but not essential.
If you are hardworking, reliable, have a great attitude, are a team player, results driven & can achieve excellent customer satisfaction feedback, then this is the role for you! Along with the support you will have from your Area Sales Manager you will be given the autonomy & flexibility to “own the role” & make the decisions that will achieve both Real Pet Food Company and your own personal growth potential.
We have employed Merchandisers in other areas that are loving the opportunity that this Sales Merchandiser role has given them to step up, develop, grow, and gain more confidence.
NEXT STEPS:
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Interview process will involve up to two interviews either Teams Chat or Face To Face
Pre Employment Medical
Full NZ Drivers Licence required
Indicate which location you are interested in during our application process.
As a company we pride ourselves in our ability to .... make things happen; when we say we are agile, this isn’t simply a buzzword. So, if you’re up for an exciting opportunity with a growing global organisation and have a passion for furry friends, this may just be what you’ve been looking for
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