Business Development Manager

Sherratt Ingredients is a food ingredient solutions provider that has been helping New Zealand food manufacturers succeed for 40 years. Over this period a values-based approach has earnt the trust of customers throughout the food industry. A powerful combination of experience, expertise, market-leading facilities, New Zealand ownership and a collaborative approach to success means we are uniquely positioned to support food manufacturers.

We operate offices in Auckland and Christchurch and have market-leading manufacturing and research and development facilities in Auckland.

Based in Auckland, we are seeking a proven Business Development Manager to join our team. This position involves business development and account management with customers mainly within the food industry. In particular, this role will predominately focus on sales growth within the nutrition, beverages, snack foods and cereals sectors.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Development and execution of business plans to support the proactive development of deeper customer relationships with nominated accounts.
• Account management of existing business relationships with nominated accounts.
• Developing new business through tailored solutions that prioritise customer success.
• Monitoring market conditions and competitor activity.
• Customer Forecasting – Ensuring forecasts are completed regularly and accurately.
• Pricing Execution – Action price reviews as determined by management in a timely manner.
• Reporting – Complete timely reporting of monthly reports, call plans, and updating of CRM system.

What you will bring:

• Business development experience – a minimum of 5 years in a similar role.
• Industry experience in food ingredients and/or FMCG is preferred.
• A strong relationship builder and keen sales hunter who is results oriented and self-motivated.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication capability.
• Food Ingredients sales experience and any tertiary education in food technology would be advantageous.

In return we will offer you:

• A competitive salary plus KiwiSaver and tools of the trade.
• A passionate, innovative, energetic, and supportive culture.
• Health Insurance (after three months service).
• Birthday leave.

If this sounds like you, please upload your CV detailing your previous business development experience. Please also write a cover letter explaining your motivation to apply. Your application will be received by our People & Culture Manager, Odette Jury. Thank you!