Field Sales Specialist - BOP/Coromandel

Sales Tauranga Part-time New Zealand

Job Description

In this Field Sales Specialist role, we are looking for an experienced sales specialist to be the face of our brands in the Bay of Plenty/Coromandel region. You will be passionate and result driven and able to capture business opportunities, maximise product exposure and forge strong business relationships to continue and improve company growth.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Managing and merchandising the territory of retail customers / stores, developing, and implementing sales strategies to deliver AOP sales targets.
  • Utilising banner insights and store level data to conduct store performance reviews identifying opportunities for growth and agreeing action plans to implement.
  • Collaborate with grocery key account team to drive promotional and shopper activities at store and providing in-market feedback and insights.
  • Introducing new products into stores, co-ordinate launch calendars and ensure smooth distribution, driving MSL (Must Stock List).
  • Monitor and ensure shelf compliance while focusing on growing JDE share of shelf where appropriate.

Qualifications

To be the best Field Sales Specialist, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a sales rep, preferably in the North Island FMCG market with great existing relationships and the ability to build strong rapport quickly.
  • Strong sales and negotiation skills, with a track record of achieving targets and influencing key stakeholders with quality conversations.
  • Strong attention to detail with ability to plan and prioritise an effective call cycle.
  • Great personality, energetic and positive approach with a ‘can-do’ mindset.   
  • Outstanding customer service skills with the ability to follow through, building positive relationships with customers and cultivating positive views of JDE brands.
  • Suitable level of physical fitness to enable you to safely lift and move stock 
  • A passion for all things coffee and tea!
  • Full clean driver’s license and the willingness to be on the road working independently.
  • Unrestricted Work Visa

Additional Information

Perks

  • Competitive salary and Discretionary Performance Bonus
  • Company Car + Fuel Card
  • Subsidized Medical Insurance for you and your family
  • Income Protection and Life Insurance
  • Enjoy half a day off on your birthday
  • Work with exciting high-quality brands such as Hummingbird, Jed’s, Moccona, L’OR, Bell Tea and Ti Ora.
  • Be part of an award winning,  high performing sales team.
  • Delicious coffee and tea on-site and quarterly free staff parcels including a range of our coffee and tea brands

If so, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise). If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, feel free to send an e-mail to NZ Talent (NZ.Talent@jdecoffee.com). Short cover letters (in the Message section) outlining your motivation to join JDE Peet’s in this role are greatly appreciated.

Note: no applications are handled via e-mail.

We are currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ without restrictions. 

Company Description

We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

JDE Peet’s is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, serving approximately 4,400 cups of coffee or tea per second, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focusing on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, alongside a collection of local Kiwi favourites such as Moccona, L’OR, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Jed’s, Ti Ora and more. In 2024, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 8.8 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees

Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!

Find out more at https://careers-nz.jacobsdouweegberts.com/