Territory Manager, Christchurch

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Do you believe food should be good for you and the planet? Are you passionate about sustainability and making a positive impact through your work? Then you have come to the right place! For over 40 years Ceres Organics has led the way in organic food, and we are on a mission to bring healing to the earth and humankind!Here at Ceres, we talk the talk, we are a BioGro and B-Corp certified business and we have a strong commitment to our people and the planet. We believe that by simply choosing organic food, we can create positive change in the world through eliminating harmful chemicals in our food system and ensuring social and environmental sustainability. If you are wanting to work for a company that takes care of their people through well-being and development initiatives, and the planet, through ethical supply chain, products and core values, then look no further!About the role: Join Ceres vibrant Sales team working 4-days per week as the South Island Territory Manager playing a key role in building and maintaining strong relationships with customers within Foodstuffs South Island and Independent stores as well as increasing the distribution of Ceres Organics current products and NPD. It's an exciting time to be joining the Ceres team as we continue to grow in both the NZ and AU market.Responsibilities include: Maintain call cycle as per territory plan. Build on customer relationships at every call through defined commercial objectives. Full management of Sales Merchandiser Team. Spend time in store to support and coach in all elements of the Sales Merchandiser role. Identify and investigate new business opportunities. Mine the base of existing customers.Ensure self and team achieve KPI's including Input (Territory Management) and Output (Sales to budget). Skills and experience: At least 2-3 years in a similar sales role. An understanding of the retail FMCG and/or Health Food industry and its challenges. Great negotiation, commercial and planning skills.Must be a people person with the ability to create rapport quickly. Must have the ability to work in New Zealand and hold a current full New Zealand Drivers licence. Why is Ceres a great place to work? Excellent staff discounts of Ceres Organics products (up to 40% off retail prices). Flexible working arrangements and WFH.Impact leave days and birthday leave available. Development opportunities through our Grow for Good development programme. Access to a garden coach and opportunities to learn about growing your own food. An Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family members. Enhanced leave capabilities - an opportunity to purchase additional leave.What are you waiting for? Apply today! Applications will be reviewed as they come in so don't hesitate. If you want to read more about Ceres and what we do check out our website here: Our Story - Ceres Organics How do your skills match this job? How do your skills match this job? Sign in and update your profile to get insights.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr