Territory Manager

 

We're looking for a commercially minded, relationship-focused Territory Manager to join our high-performing New Zealand Field Sales team on a 9-month fixed term contract.

 

This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established territory across Otago, South Canterbury and Central Otago, partnering with some of New Zealand's most important grocery customers while representing a portfolio of iconic brands loved by consumers every day.

 

From Dunedin through to Oamaru, Timaru, Twizel and Tekapo, you'll be responsible for building strong customer relationships, driving in-store execution and leading a team of merchandisers to deliver outstanding results.

 

Whether you're an experienced Territory Manager, FMCG Sales Representative, Assistant Store Manager or a commercially minded retail professional looking for your next challenge, this role offers the opportunity to build valuable experience within one of the region's most recognised FMCG businesses.

 

 

 

This role has become available as a temporary backfill for a highly valued team member currently on extended leave.

 

The territory is well established, with strong customer relationships across major grocery banners including New World, Pak'nSave, Four Square and Woolworths NZ.

 

You'll inherit a portfolio with significant potential, supported by an experienced leadership team that is invested in your success from day one. You'll work closely with Craig Panagiotidis, Zone Manager, who brings extensive FMCG and retail experience and is known for his hands-on, supportive leadership style.

 

The role combines customer management, sales execution and people leadership, giving you the opportunity to make a genuine impact across both customers and team performance.

 

 

 

You'll take ownership of the end-to-end territory agenda, including:

 

In your first few months, you'll have built strong relationships with customers and established credibility across your territory.

 

Store coverage will be back to expected service levels. New product launches will be landing successfully. Displays will be executed to a high standard and your merchandiser team will feel supported and engaged.

 

Over time, you'll continue strengthening customer partnerships, identifying growth opportunities and delivering consistent execution across the territory.

 

Most importantly, you'll help our brands win at the shelf while becoming a trusted partner to both customers and colleagues.

 

You're someone who enjoys being out in the market, building relationships and finding opportunities others may overlook.

 

You may currently be working as a:

 

You'll bring:

 

The Arnott's Group is home to some of Australia and New Zealand's most recognised and trusted brands.

 

This role offers more than just a fixed-term opportunity.

 

You'll join a business with strong momentum, a supportive leadership team and a culture that genuinely invests in developing its people.

 

The successful candidate will receive:

 

This role will suit someone who enjoys being trusted to manage their own business within a business.

 

Someone who can build genuine customer relationships, influence outcomes and lead from the front.

 

While this position is offered as a 9-month fixed term contract, we're looking for someone who wants to make a real impact from day one and take advantage of the opportunities that can come from joining a business like The Arnott's Group.

 

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your commercial capability, lead a team and work with iconic brands across one of New Zealand's most beautiful regions, we'd love to hear from you.