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Account Executive

Kraft Heinz
Albert-Eden, Auckland
Full time
2 days ago

    All Posting Locations: Auckland, Auckland, NZ
    Job Functions: Sales
    Date Published: August 1, 2025
    Ref#: R-95259

ABOUT THE ROLE
Job Description

Account Executive

Join our Away From Home team as an Account Executive at Heinz Watties!

  • Amazing opportunities for professional development and training to enhance your skills and knowledge

  • Competitive rate and benefits package

  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment

The Company

At Kraft Heinz, we're a company that's passionate about food, people, and the planet. We're one of the world's leading food companies, with a portfolio of iconic brands that bring joy and nourishment to millions of people around the world.

Our culture is built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We empower our people to take ownership of their work, to experiment, and to innovate. We celebrate our successes and learn from our failures. And we're always looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team and help us shape the future of food.

The Role

As an Account Executive, you will be the backbone of our AFH team, providing administrative and operational support to ensure seamless day-to-day operations and drive business growth. You will work independently and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team to deliver exceptional results. Your primary focus will be on supporting our customers and internal teams, resolving queries, and driving sales performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert support to our customers and internal teams, responding to queries and requests for product information, availability, and pricing

  • Own the invoicing and credit process, working closely with the Finance team to resolve any pricing or invoice issues

  • Manage NZ AFH accruals and budgeting, ensuring alignment to the annual operational plan and sales targets

  • Collaborate with Category and Finance teams to implement price increases, ensuring internal alignment and assisting with external communication and loading of new pricing with customers

  • Support the Sales and Marketing team with promotional planning, execution, and loading of promotions on Demantra and customer portals

  • Partner with NZ AFH Account Managers and BDMs to drive business and customer growth through quarterly reviews and Joint Business plans

  • Generate and manage customer sales trackers and Out-of-Stock (OOS) reports, providing insights to the Sales team to enhance account performance

  • Assist with managing customer orders, working closely with Customer Service and Logistics teams to ensure timely delivery and resolve any delivery-related issues

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on the database, ensuring data integrity and compliance

  • Uphold Kraft Heinz values and work in a way that contributes to the company's vision

We're looking for someone with:

  • Tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, or Business

  • Minimum 2 years' sales experience in an FMCG company

  • Foodservice & FMCG related background is ideal

  • High commercial and sales acumen

  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

  • Systems knowledge (Tableau, BPCS, promotion evaluation tool, etc.) is a plus

  • Action-focused mindset with proven ability to deliver through others

  • Collaborates effectively across market and functional boundaries

  • Eligibility to work in NZ

Why Join Us?

At Kraft Heinz, we believe in fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our Newmarket team offers a close-knit team environment where you can make a real difference while enjoying the benefits of being part of a global company with plenty of opportunities for growth and development.

Ready to make an Impact?

If you're passionate about food, people, and the planet, and you're looking for a career that's both challenging and rewarding, we invite you to join our team. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a chance to make a real difference in the world.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Kraft Heinz is an equal opportunity employer, and we're committed to providing a workplace that's free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including:

  • People with disabilities

  • Women

  • Visible minorities

  • Indigenous peoples

  • LGBTQIA+ individuals

  • Veterans

Location(s)

Auckland


Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

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