Sales Head of Formulated Nutrition and Bioactives Ingredients

Sales Head of Formulated Nutrition and Bioactives Ingredients

• Shape the future of health-focused dairy innovation with a global leader
• Lead a high-performing team and drive strategic growth in international markets
• Enjoy unique benefits including discounted dairy products, health & life insurance, and career development opportunities

A bit about your role

As the Head of Formulated Nutrition and Bioactives Ingredients, you will play a pivotal role in leading the development, growth, and effective management of Yili Oceania Business Division's formulated nutritional powders and bioactive ingredients portfolio. You'll be responsible for setting product strategies that underpin our overall direction, ensuring we meet or exceed revenue and profitability targets across all channels and customers.

Reporting directly to the General Manager Sales and Marketing, you'll work closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Sales Heads of Department, and teams across Marketing, S&OP, Innovation, and more. Your guidance will empower the Formulated Nutrition and Bioactives team to deliver on sales goals, while fostering strong relationships with customers and distributors both locally and internationally.

A bit about you

You are a proven leader in formulated nutrition, with a strong commercial background and a passion for driving business growth. You bring several years' experience in B2B sales and product management at a senior level, ideally within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Your expertise in building and nurturing high-performing teams, developing strategic plans, and forging trusted relationships with key stakeholders sets you apart.

You thrive on innovation, are adept at navigating complex markets, and have a track record of delivering results in international business settings. Your communication skills, logical thinking, and commitment to best practice management ensure you make a strong contribution to the wider Commercial Leadership Team.

A bit about the organisation

Westland Milk Products is a well-known New Zealand end-to-end dairy manufacturer based in the beautiful South Island, with offices and production facilities in both Christchurch and Hokitika. As part of the Yili Oceania Business Division (YOBD), Westland is committed to being recognised as a world-class health food provider.

Owned by the global top 5 dairy company Yili Group, Westland Milk Products and its related companies—Oceania Dairy (Glenavy), Pure Nutrition (Rolleston), Canary Foods (Hamilton), and EasiYo (Auckland)—form the Yili Oceania group. Together, we produce over 170,000mt of finished goods exported to more than 40 countries, driving annual revenue well in excess of $1.3B—and growing.

Where to from here?

Please submit your application now. For further details, please refer to the accompanying position description available on the site.

Applications close on 16 th November. Please note that this advertisement may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted earlier than the closing date.

Applicants must have valid work rights in New Zealand to be considered.

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