Job Description:Support Key Account Manager's to drive business results. Mars New Zealand is home to market leading brands such as MARS, SNICKERS, EXTRA, ECLIPSE, and PEDIGREE. This is a permanent full-time role based from our Ellerslie office with 50% of the week working from home.Join our highly engaged team and take charge of supporting Key Account Manager's across our Snacking Portfolio to drive business results.Reporting directly to the WWNZ National Business Manager, this role is a pivotal point of contact and support for our customers, driving key sales KPIs in the Food segment. It also plays a critical role in advancing our growth priorities in the MWC category.What would be your key responsibilities?Manage customer relationships and drive our sales plan (Promotional submissions via our online Portal).Partner with KAMs to identify areas of support to drive critical customer partnerships and growth.Scope to take on direct ownership, delivering back to the channel and business objectives.Process improvement within the role & across the team.Work alongside demand planning for forecasting.Build & manage regular reporting across the team, driving insight to action.General administrative tasks as required.What are we looking for?Advanced analytic & communication skills.Understanding of core business metrics and how these can be influenced by the digital channel.Proven project management skills.High level of attention to detail.Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and an independent learner.What can you expect from Mars?Access to our in-house Mars University.A strong and supported focus on your development.Global health and wellbeing program to support flexibility and work-life balance.Opportunity to make a difference with our volunteer programs.Be part of a company that is contributing to making the world a better place today and every day through our sustainable generation plan.A culture that offers collaboration, leadership, and rewards you for the role you play within Mars.Work for a well-established distributor of pet food, confectionery, and food products in our multi-sales business.Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in New Zealand.Internal applicants: This role has been graded a B3 opportunity. Please discuss this role with your line manager before applying, including obtaining their endorsement.Please note: Applications close Sunday (midnight) 22nd December 2024.Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
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