Foodstuffs Account Manager & Sales Support
Join Essity, a global leader in health and hygiene, committed to improving well-being through our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-Being. Based in Auckland, this role sits within our Personal Care New Zealand team and plays a key part in delivering strong customer partnerships and commercial outcomes across one of our most important retail customers.
About the Role:
This dynamic, dual-focused role combines 50% account management with 50% sales and operational support. You will partner closely with Foodstuffs North Island (FSNI) to drive commercial success, while also supporting Foodstuffs South Island (FSSI) through Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and sales operations. It’s an opportunity to build strategic relationships, influence business performance, and contribute to end-to-end customer excellence.
What You Will Do:
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with FSNI stakeholders
- Support joint business planning, category reviews, and customer initiatives
- Develop and manage customer plans, forecasts, and promotional activity
- Monitor performance, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver actionable insights
- Analyse market and sales data to inform decision-making and internal reporting
- Communicate key updates, initiatives, and performance insights across teams
- Manage daily VMI orders for FSSI and ensure seamless supply chain coordination
- Partner with internal teams (logistics, finance, marketing) to optimise service levels
- Support invoicing, accrual processes, and aged debtor management for FSSI
Who You Are:
You’re a commercially minded and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. You bring both analytical strength and relationship-building capability to drive results.
- Minimum 2 years in Account Management, preferably in FMCG
- Proven experience in customer planning, negotiation, and data analysis
- Strong commercial acumen and customer focus
- Confident working with data, insights, and performance reporting tools
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- High energy, professional presence, with resilience and composure under pressure
What We Can Offer You:
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and supported to achieve business results in a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.
We offer:
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive remuneration and benefits
- Fully funded Wellbeing One Southern Cross medical insurance, and income protection, permanent disability, and life insurance
- A chance to make a real impact in a global organisation
Ready for your next move? Apply now! Early applications encouraged.
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