Your Impact
Reporting to the National Field Sales Manager – Grocery, we have an opportunity to engage your creative thinking and customer-centric approach to maximise commercial opportunities for our Non-alcoholic portfolio. You will have total ownership for our Better Drinks Co. customer base in Palmerston North, New Plymouth and Hawkes Bay.
Must be able to commit to 2-3 overnight stays per month as required.
Responsibilities include calling on an established grocery distributer network, maximising existing business sales, selling in new products and ensuring effective in store execution. You will be delivering beverage solutions and meet both consumer and customers business needs, you’ll be a true business partner to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Visiting customers as per call schedule
- Building strong commercial connections with your instore buyers and owners
- Growing your Grocery base through targeting existing successful competitor business, expanding TBDC range, selling in TBDC new product developments and executing in store trading terms
- Utilising your commercial acumen to create tailored win-win beverage solutions for our customers and drive distribution across the region.
About You
We’re on the lookout for motivated, focused sales professional who is comfortable thinking outside the box to achieve results, and above all, has the right attitude.
- Demonstrated sales experience within FMCG channel is preferable
- A strong communicator who builds memorable relationships with their customers
- Self-motivated with impeccable time management, high attention to detail and a willingness to ‘roll up your sleeves’ to get the job done
- Strong administration skills and ability to plan is essential to deal with a workload and follow up
- A valid (and clean) NZ drivers licence
Why Asahi Beverages?
Asahi Beverages is a leading beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Part of the Oceania Region, our New Zealand head office is based in Parnell, Auckland, with our manufacturing centre located in Papakura. We produce and market some of New Zealand’s most iconic brands, including Major Major, Long White, Peroni, Asahi Super Dry, Lipton’s Iced Teas and Charlies Juices. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there’s always a lot going on. There are so many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on!
We’re proud of who we are, and humble in how we work – we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.
