Key Account Manager 12 Month contract

• Join Mars NZ as our Key Account Manager Foodstuffs South Island Snacking.
• Mars New Zealand is home to some of the worlds most loved brands WHISKASPEDIGREE MARS SNICKERS EXTRA ECLIPSE
• 12 Month contract based from our Christchurch Office with up to 50% work-from-home flexibility vehicle

At Mars were more than just a global business generating over $35 billion in annual sales were a passionate people-first family-owned company.

As our new Key Account Manager youll play a pivotal role managing one of our largest Snacking grocery customers in our biggest business areadriving growth partnerships and results.

This is a customer-facing high-impact roleperfect for someone ready to shape the future of a fast-growing category backed by some of the worlds most loved pet care brands.

This is more than just a sales role. Youll bring strategic focus to life build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and work cross-functionally to deliver impactful account plans.

What will help you thrive in this role

Youre a confident individual with commercial smarts natural curiosity and the ability to thrive in fast-paced dynamic environments. You know how to influence lead with purpose and turn insight into action.

What youll be doing:

• Driving advanced sales performance with key KPIs like trade investment and forecasting
• Building collaborative long-term customer partnerships
• Leading with vision purpose and accountability
• Negotiating and influencing with confidence
• Turning data into strategy through strong financial and analytical acumen
• Managing change with agility and resilience
• Communicating clearly and effectively across all levels
• Prioritising what matters most to drive results

This is your opportunity to join a purpose-led company that cares about your growth as much as its own. At Mars were not just building brandswere building the world we want tomorrow.

Why Mars

• Youll receive a fully maintained vehicle including fuel card free onsite parking.
• Work alongside talented values-driven Associates guided by our Five Principles inhouse learning via Mars courses.
• Be part of a purpose-led company creating a better world for pets people and the planet Bring your dog to work!
• Enjoy a competitive salary bonus and benefits packageincluding free product perks!
• Be part of a trusted and established distributor of confectionery food and pet care products in our Mars Multi-Sales business.

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

Internal applicants: This role has been graded as a T2 opportunity. Please ensure you discuss your application with your line manager prior to applying including obtaining their endorsement.

Please note: Applications close Wednesday 22nd of April 2025

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.