Key Account Manager - Woolworths NZ (Pet Food), Auckland

Drive Growth with Purpose— Join Mars NZ as our Key Account Manager for Woolworths NZ (Pet Food) Mars New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most loved brands – MARS, SNICKERS, EXTRA, ECLIPSE, PEDIGREE Perm Full time role based from Ellerslie, + hybrid work and vehicle We’re looking for a passionate and commercially minded Key Account Manager to take the lead on one of our most significant partnerships — Woolworths NZ — within our thriving Pet Food segment.This is a customer-facing, high-impact role, perfect for someone ready to shape the future of a fast-growing category backed by some of the world’s most loved pet care brands. This is more than just a sales role. You’ll bring strategic focus to life, build trusted relationships with key stakeholders, and work cross-functionally to deliver impactful account plans.You’ll also play a leadership role in energising your team and influencing broader business initiatives. What will help you thrive in this role? You’re a confident operator with commercial smarts, natural curiosity, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments. You know how to influence, lead with purpose, and turn insight into action.What You’ll Be Doing Driving advanced sales performance with key KPIs like trade investment and forecasting Building collaborative, long-term customer partnerships Leading with vision, purpose, and accountability Negotiating and influencing with confidence Turning data into strategy through strong financial and analytical acumenManaging change with agility and resilience Communicating clearly and effectively across all levels Prioritising what matters most to drive results This is your opportunity to join a purpose-led company that cares about your growth as much as its own. At Mars, we’re not just building brands—we’re building the world we want tomorrow.Why Mars? Work alongside talented, values-driven Associates guided by our Five Principles Be part of a purpose-led company creating a better world for pets, people, and the planet Unlock your full potential with best-in-class learning through Mars University Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package—including product perks!Applications close: Wednesday 28th of May, 2025 Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.#J-18808-Ljbffr