Field Sales Manager

Job DescriptionField Sales Manager Opportunity to grow your career with Kraft Heinz!Flexible work arrangementCollaborative and dynamic work environmentKickstart YourCareer with Kraft Heinz!Are you looking togrowyour career inSales? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proventrack recordof internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We haveanexcitingpermanentopportunityforaField Sales Managerto join ourNew Zealand Salesteam, based inAuckland.In this role, you will lead of team of six field reps that service our retail customers in the grocery channel from Hamilton to the top end of the North Island, with the key role objective of coaching and developing the team as they execute our retail execution plan in marketTheCompanyThe Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:Coaching and mentoring 4 Territory Managers and 2 Territory Account Managers within the teamStrengthen the base of the business across the Upper North Island through excellent in-field execution to the channel planEmbedding a data-led, category-first approach to selling across the marketAchieve exceptional Speed-to-Market for all NPD launched within the channelEstablish and strengthen store relationships to continue to drive mutually beneficial outcomes and business growth Lead the Customer Partnership Review process with Foodstuffs and Woolworths within the Upper North IslandRegular travel with an expectation of a minimum of three days to be spent in trade a week Own the hiring process for the team and responsibility for inductions, succession planning, coaching and developmentPerform assigned tasks in accordance with all Kraft Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Ethical and Human Resources policies, programs and goals.Uphold the Kraft Heinz values and to work in a way that contributes to the company’s visionWhat you'll bring:A proven track record of mentoring, coaching and development of teams to a high levelAn ability to translate data and use it to upsell, influence or leverage with a customerto achieve mutual growthA strong commercial background with the ability to apply a commercial lens to field operationsStrong verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detailStrong leadership skills, a proven track record of building strong working relationships and influencing customers and internal teamsA forward-thinking professional who brings positivity and fresh perspectives to teams with a growth approach to their workSales experience in FMCG is a plus but not essential, working with key international or local retailersis a plusReady to make an Impact?If you're a results-driven Sales professional, a collaborative team player, and passionate about delivering value, we want to hear from you. We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this job posting at any time.Location(s)Newmarket - AucklandKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.SummaryLocation: Newmarket - AucklandType: Full time