We have a great opportunity for an energetic, well-presented person to join Sanitarium’s Sales team, based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

In this role you will play an integral part in maximising our sales opportunities by developing and maintaining effective relationships with our trade customers within the Christchurch and Nelson territory. Responsibilities of this role include:

• Achieve sales objectives
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships
• Promote Sanitarium products at store level
• Implement and maintain in-store retail initiatives
• Ensure on-time product order delivery
• Regular product servicing and stock rotation
• Manage expense budgets and processes
• Manage the territory relationships with Storelink

To be successful in this role, you will need to be an organised, pro-active individual, demonstrating:

• FMCG sales and merchandising experience
• Exposure to space management
• Strong customer focus
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability in building productive relationships
• Understanding of Nielsen/AZTEC data
• Ability to work well as part of a team whilst also being capable of working independently.

The role requires 4 nights travel away from home each month.

At Sanitarium we genuinely care for the health and wellbeing of our employees, and offer a range of benefits that support this aim. We are an organisation driven by our purpose and values.  If you share our passion for what we do and our products, and can respect our Christian based principles then this may be a great opportunity for you.

Applications close 5pm Friday 22 February 2019

Applicants must hold a current full clean drivers licence, and have the legal right to work in New Zealand.