Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales, we’re passionate about our people and looking for an exceptional Field Manager to join our Sales team.

This is an important and exciting role in our business, in which the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and motivating the Upper North Island Grocery Field sales team to deliver sales and profit to the business, ensuring effective execution of field activities, a distribution focus and strong customer relationships.

This role works closely with the Foodstuffs & WWNZ Business Managers to ensure a cohesive approach to planning and delivery of results across all accounts.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate the Regional field sales team.
• Planning and executing category/customer and account strategies for the region.
• Manage costs including trade spend effectiveness.
• Builds strong relationships with key customers/suppliers and account associates.
• Interpret and leverage sales data and insights.
• Improve and implement field team processes and communication.

What you will have:

• Strong experience in people leadership, preferable leading regional or national teams.
• Ability to motivate and hold stakeholders accountable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong drive for results.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and an independent learner.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Certified as a great workplace by the Great Place to Work® Institute.
• Genuine focus on your development with access to world class training.
• Global health and wellbeing program to support work-life balance.
• Pet friendly offices.

About us:
What do MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, MASTERFOODS ® and ROYAL CANIN® have in common? They’re all made by Mars. We’re a family-owned, principle led business that’s been making products for people (and the pets they love) for more than 100 years. Together, our 125,000+ Associates around the world are empowered to take action every day towards the world we want tomorrow. Because we know, the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in New Zealand.

Internal applicants: Please discuss this role with your line manager before applying including obtaining their endorsement.

Please note: Applications close Sunday, 1st December 2024 (midnight).

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.