Company Description
Take your career to the next level with Jack Link’s – a global leader in protein snacking.
Are you ready to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact in the FMCG industry? Reporting to the Sales Director ANZ, this newly created National Business Manager (NZ) role is your chance to shape the future of Jack Link’s in New Zealand.
Why Jack Link’s?
When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We’re not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It’s in our DNA. We’ve turned a family recipe into a snacking category.
At Jack Link’s, we don’t just make great-tasting snacks – we create experiences. Join our close-knit, dynamic team based in Māngere, Auckland, and be part of an organisation that values collaboration, growth, and excellence. This is a high-impact role where you’ll lead strategic initiatives, foster strong relationships with retail partners, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results.
Job Description
What You’ll Do:
As the National Business Manager (NZ), you’ll play a pivotal role in driving growth and innovation within the New Zealand market. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Category Leadership: Become the trusted Category Captain for protein snacking in the NZ Grocery Channel. Use compelling insights to grow the category and deliver value for customers.
- Relationship Building: Develop trusted partnerships with major retail players like Foodstuffs and Woolworths, as well as our Sales and Distribution partners, to deliver win-win outcomes.
- P&L Management: Own revenue targets, manage trade investments, and ensure accurate forecasting to achieve market share goals.
- Innovation Leadership: Drive customer marketing and product innovation, leading best-in-class product launches tailored to Kiwi consumers.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a robust three-year plan, supported by deep industry, category, and commercial analysis.
Qualifications
What You Bring to the Table:
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- A Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field.
- Proven FMCG industry experience, ideally with exposure to National Account Management or similar roles.
- A track record of success managing customers such as Woolworths and Foodstuffs.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships across all levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and an eye for detail.
Who You Are:
- A dynamic, self-disciplined professional who thrives in a high-growth environment.
- A natural collaborator with a customer-centric mindset.
- Emotionally intelligent, professional, and driven to succeed.
- Confident in decision-making and able to work autonomously.
- Aligned with Jack Link’s values and passionate about innovation and excellence.
Why Join Jack Link’s?
- Be part of something bigger: Jack Link’s is a global brand with a strong foothold in the APAC region.
- Collaborate across teams: Work alongside Marketing, Innovation, Finance, and Operations to bring consumer-centric ideas to life.
- Supportive environment: Join a fun, cohesive team committed to achieving greatness.
Additional Information
What’s Next?
Ready to make your mark? Click "APPLY NOW" to submit your cover letter and CV. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional Information:
- Applications are open to candidates with eligibility to work in New Zealand.
- Pre-employment checks, including a medical test and criminal convictions check, are required for successful candidates.
Join Jack Link’s and become a key player in shaping the future of protein snacking in New Zealand. Let’s make it happen – together!
What We Do
When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.
We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.
At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snacking Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?
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