Food Service Account Manager - Field Sales

Job Title:  Food Service Account Manager - Field Sales 

Location: Gilmours Manukau

Job Type: Full-time 

Reports To: Sales Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a driven, customer-focused Account Manager to join our fast-paced sales team. Via face to face meetings in their place of business, you’ll manage an existing portfolio of Foodservice customers, grow current accounts, and bring new ones on board. If you love being out in the field, thrive on results, not afraid to hunt out new business and can bring energy to every interaction — we want to hear from you. 

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and new customers.
• Tailor solutions that deliver value.
• Promote and sell a broad range of foodservice products to both existing and prospective customers.
• Consistently achieve sales targets and KPIs within agreed timeframes.
• Use Salesforce to track activity, manage pipelines, and report on progress.
• Resolve customer issues promptly and professionally, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
• Proactively seek opportunities to grow your customer base and expand within your territory.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum two years’ experience in a food service sales, territory or account management role
• Proven ability to manage, retain, and grow existing customer accounts
• Demonstrated success in bringing on new business and developing territories
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident negotiator with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset
• General computer literacy

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Quarterly incentive scheme
• Company vehicle
• Supportive team environment in a family-owned business, backed by the power of Foodstuffs
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• A values-driven workplace with a strong focus on customer satisfaction

About Us

We’re a family-owned, owner-operated business with a sharp focus on quality, service, and real customer relationships. As South Auckland’s leading foodservice provider, we’re growing fast and driven by a team that’s passionate, dedicated, and always ready to go the extra mile. Join us and be part of something special.

Ready to Apply?

If you're hungry for a new challenge and ready to make your mark in the foodservice industry, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your sales career!

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand

We are a smoke-free and vape-free workplace. Applicants must be able to comply with this policy.