Join Aotearoa’s leading food service distributor and grow your career with a company that values innovation, whanaungatanga (relationships), and excellence.
Our vibrant Tauranga branch is on the lookout for a passionate and driven Sales Manager to lead our growth in the Bay of Plenty region.
Mō mātou | About Us
At Service Foods, we are passionate about delivering exceptional service and premium-quality products to New Zealand’s food service and hospitality industry. As the country’s largest privately owned and operated, fully integrated food distribution business, we are proud to have been recognised by Deloitte as one of New Zealand’s Best Managed Companies in both 2023 and 2024.
We’re more than just a business—we’re a whānau (family). We foster a dynamic, inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.
Te tūranga | The Role
- Our Sales Manager will lead a passionate team of sales experts to ensure exceptional customer service and market expansion in the Tauranga and wider BOP region. You will be responsible for driving sales growth, developing strategic sales plans, and leading a high-performing sales team across all key categories, including Fresh Produce, Foodservice, and Butchery.
The job:
This position demands strong leadership abilities, excellent negotiation skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the capacity to thrive under pressure in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve targets and objectives.
- Lead, motivate, and manage a team of sales representatives to maximise their performance and achieve sales goals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
- Identify new business opportunities and market trends to drive growth.
- Monitor sales metrics, analyse performance data, and provide regular reports to senior management.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Provide training, coaching, and support to the sales team to enhance their skills and productivity.
- Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions.
You will be a self-motivated individual passionate about what they do. You would have the following skills and attributes:
- Tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing or Business
- Proven experience as a Sales Manager or in a similar sales leadership role.
- Strong understanding of the food services industry.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful sales strategies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to lead and inspire a team to achieve outstanding results.
- Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- A valid driver's license and the ability to travel as required.
- Organised, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Share our values of Resilience, Inclusivity and humility
- Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives
- Career development in a fast-growing, forward-thinking organisation
- Supportive, inclusive team culture
- Opportunities to make a real impact
Our values—creativity, resilience, inclusivity, collaboration, work ethic, and humility—are at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate the diversity of Aotearoa and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
If you’re a motivated, results-driven professional with a passion for the food service industry, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter via our Careers Page.
Please note: Applications will only be accepted through our online portal.
Ngā Herenga | Requirements
- NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa is required
- Successful candidates will undergo reference checks, Ministry of Justice and ACC checks, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
