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This role is based in our Auckland NZTE office.
Who are we
Te Taurapa Tūhono | New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) purpose is simple – to grow companies internationally, bigger, better and faster, for the good of New Zealand.
You would be joining the Export Customer team - we are a friendly passionate team of commercially astute ambitious Customer Managers.
What you'll be doing
In this role you will manage a portfolio of New Zealand brands predominantly in the Food and Beverage and Consumer Goods sectors. This role is best suited for someone who is highly commercial, enjoys working at pace and is inspired by helping businesses to grow so they can export to the world.
You will work in close partnership with your portfolio of customers to deeply understand their business. You will learn and support them with their challenges and opportunities and their international growth strategy. Together you will build a work programme to help them achieve their goals. You'll be a trusted and empathic communicator, coach and problem solver who connects your customers to the right experts and tools to facilitate this support.
What you'll need to be successful
You will be someone who has a good understanding of the NZ export business ecosystem with strong knowledge of Food and Beverage and Consumer Goods and the international landscape. A self-starter that embraces change and works at pace, who work independently but also build strong relationships within the broader NZTE one global team. You will also:
- Be a strong communicator with the ability to not only build rapport and develop influential relationships across all levels & types of an organisation.
- Bring energy and enthusiasm to the role with the ability to add to the positive culture within our team.
- Be commercially astute and able to provide viable business advice to help exporters grow.
- Be resilient & adaptable, eager to roll up your sleeves and work alongside your customers.
Why you’ll love working here
For more info about the benefits and life at NZTE visit - nzte.govt.nz/page/life-at-nzte
What's next | Te ara ki tua
Please apply online attaching a CV and cover letter by Sunday 13th July at 11:59pm NZT.
The Position Description can be found here: Customer Manager
Please note: The legal right to live and work in NZ is required to apply for this role.
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is an equal opportunity employer. At NZTE it is all about our people and we seek diversity of thought; we welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity or disability. If we need to make specific accommodations in any part of the interview process, please note this in your application or discuss with the recruiter.
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