The Sales Representative will build and manage relationships with clients, drive sales growth, mentor new staff, and report on sales activities while ensuring compliance with company standards.
Position Title:Sales Representative Foodservice - NZ, Lower SI
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 40721
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role .
Join McCain Foods and help us shape the future of foodservice in New Zealand! As a Foodservice Sales Representative, you will empower small and medium-sized businesses to thrive, drive regional growth, and deliver outstanding customer service. You will play a pivotal role in showcasing our products, nurturing key relationships, and contributing to our dynamic team culture. If you're motivated and excited to take ownership in a fast-paced autonomous role, we want to hear from you!
Note - This is a 12‑month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension.
What you'll be doing.
What you'll need to be successful.
About the team .
You'll be part of the Foodservice Field Team NZ, reporting to the Foodservice Field Sales Manager, NZ. The team functions collaboratively to drive market growth and support each other's development. Expect to work in a supportive, high-energy environment where contributions are valued and teamwork drives success.
About McCain .
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles .
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience .
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
#LI-AK1
*We've got this covered! No external agency support is required and unsolicited CVs will not be considered.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy , as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here .
Job Family: Sales
Location(s): NZ - New Zealand : Other : Reference job description
Company: McCain Foods (NZ) Limited
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 40721
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role .
Join McCain Foods and help us shape the future of foodservice in New Zealand! As a Foodservice Sales Representative, you will empower small and medium-sized businesses to thrive, drive regional growth, and deliver outstanding customer service. You will play a pivotal role in showcasing our products, nurturing key relationships, and contributing to our dynamic team culture. If you're motivated and excited to take ownership in a fast-paced autonomous role, we want to hear from you!
Note - This is a 12‑month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension.
What you'll be doing.
- Build and manage business relationships with accounts and distributors.
- Visit clients to present products and conduct "cook-ups".
- Deliver on territory sales targets and business growth.
- Report on sales activities and emerging opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and ethical standards.
- Mentor new staff and contribute to team initiatives.
- Support distributor planning and execute promotional activities.
- Win new business and grow existing accounts.
- Maintain accurate customer records and support ad hoc tasks.
- Travel regularly within the Lower South Island.
What you'll need to be successful.
- Foodservice sales experience preferred.
- Self-driven, proactive attitude.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Organised and effective time manager.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and reporting.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- New Zealand Driver's Licence.
About the team .
You'll be part of the Foodservice Field Team NZ, reporting to the Foodservice Field Sales Manager, NZ. The team functions collaboratively to drive market growth and support each other's development. Expect to work in a supportive, high-energy environment where contributions are valued and teamwork drives success.
About McCain .
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles .
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience .
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
#LI-AK1
*We've got this covered! No external agency support is required and unsolicited CVs will not be considered.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy , as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here .
Job Family: Sales
Location(s): NZ - New Zealand : Other : Reference job description
Company: McCain Foods (NZ) Limited
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