Customer Account Manager, Christchurch

Join The Pure Food Co, a high-growth, Kiwi-founded business making an impact on seniors' lives in New Zealand, Australia, and France. Their core values of We Innovate, We Care, and We Deliver underpin their growth and success, as they work towards their mission of nourishing the world's seniors. They leverage disruptive approaches, integrating technology and innovative practices to address challenges in health and aged care.About the company The Pure Food Co is a purpose-led company committed to creating food that helps vulnerable populations thrive. They develop fortified foods with fresh flavors and natural nutrition, including meals, beverages, and snacks. Their products are supplied to all major NZ hospitals, leading aged care networks, and caterers. With expansion into Australia and Europe, they are a company you can be proud to join.Beyond their mission, they foster a strong, supportive culture where employees feel respected and connected. You will be part of a team of experts in food, science, nutrition, sales, and marketing. An exciting opportunity exists to represent the company as a Customer Manager . The role As a Customer Manager, your primary focus is to grow the business through existing customer relationships and assist clients during the integration of meals into their sites.Your responsibilities include: Teaching and providing insights to prospects and customers to enhance resident care, foodservice, and business outcomes. Tailoring solutions to improve quality, increase revenue, and reduce risks in food service. Managing implementation plans to ensure successful change and value realization.Offering ongoing support for continuous improvement by leveraging Pure Food expertise. You will communicate benefits, nurture relationships, support change adoption, and introduce new product lines across various site roles, from managers to carers. This role is based remotely in Christchurch, covering the South Island and South Auckland, with frequent travel and overnight stays required.About you You are an experienced account manager with skills in influencing, change management, and relationship nurturing. Industry experience in healthcare, food service, or similar sectors is preferred. You should have a passion for aged care, empathy, and resilience, with the ability to adapt to industry changes and navigate diverse situations. Organized, ambitious, and people-oriented, you enjoy helping others and ensuring things get done.Why this role This is an exciting opportunity at a stage where the company is small enough for close collaboration with founders yet established enough for growth and influence. Everyone works together to advance the company’s mission and develop new products. This role offers purpose and the chance to see the tangible impact of your work on seniors and their families, which many find extremely rewarding.If interested, apply now or contact Clara Jensen at with questions. #J-18808-Ljbffr