Sales Representative & Business Development Manager
New Zealand Pet Foods is a leading natural pet food company with a growing portfolio of chilled, frozen, dried, treats, and supplement products under the Maranui, Equal, and Southern Dog brands. We are seeking a driven and hands-on Sales Representative & Business Development Manager to manage existing supermarket and other accounts whilst spearheading growth into new retailers and channels.
This is a unique hybrid role combining new product development, field representation, and strategic business development.
Key Responsibilities
Supermarket Representation
- Regularly visit South Island supermarkets (Foodstuffs, Progressive, independent groups) to ensure planogram compliance, shelf placement, and stock rotation.
- Build relationships with store managers and category buyers.
- Support promotional execution and new product launches.
- Provide feedback on competitor activity and consumer trends.
- Grow range and SKU presence across the supermarket category.
Other Channel Representation
Regularly visit New Zealand Pet Foods other sales channels to ensure deep connection and customer loyalty.Build relationships with key partners to ensure 2‑way communication.Increase range offering and presence with key partners.Provide feedback on competitor activity and consumer trends.Business Development
Identify, approach, and secure new retail accounts beyond existing partners and channels.Expand product portfolio offerings and embed into current and new channels.Work with the CEO and supply chain manager to develop and pitch proposals to buyers for new listings and product ranges.Track and deliver on sales growth targets for all products dry, treats, and supplement categories.General
Report sales performance, competitor insights, and market opportunities.Collaborate with the wider management team and operations to ensure customer requirements are met.Represent the company at trade shows, customer meetings, and industry events as required.Build relevant tools and systems to effectively manage growth and maintain clarity of sales data.#J-18808-Ljbffr