Join Aotearoa’s leading food service distributor and build your career with a company that values innovation, strong relationships, and excellence.

We’re looking for a motivated and personable Business Development Manager (BDM) to join our team based in Tauriko, Tauranga.

This newly created role is focused on expanding our customer base across Te Moana-a-Toitehuatahi (Bay of Plenty).

 The Role

This is a dynamic, on-the-road position ideal for someone who enjoys face-to-face engagement, building meaningful client relationships, and driving business growth.

You will play a key role in growing our presence in the region, developing new customer relationships, and uncovering opportunities within both new and existing accounts.

Alongside your field-based work, you’ll spend time in the Tauranga branch collaborating with internal teams and managing administrative responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Grow a small customer base into a strong, active portfolio
  • Maintain a consistent call cycle to ensure high customer satisfaction
  • Identify new business opportunities and convert leads into long-term clients
  • Negotiate and close sales, consistently meeting or exceeding targets
  • Collaborate with Procurement and Warehouse teams to align supply with demand
  • Deliver tailored solutions that meet customer needs

📍 Note: This is not a work-from-home role and may require occasional weekend phone availability.

About You

You are a confident, self-driven sales professional who thrives in a target-driven environment and enjoys building lasting client relationships.

You will bring:

  • Proven sales experience (food service or hospitality highly advantageous)
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Salesforce experience a bonus)
  • A self-motivated and independent work ethic
  • A tertiary qualification (preferred)
  • Knowledge of the food service industry (advantageous)

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives
  • Career development within a growing, forward-thinking organisation
  • Supportive and inclusive team culture
  • The opportunity to make a real impact in the region

Working With Us

Our values — creativity, resilience, inclusivity, collaboration, work ethic, and humility — are at the core of everything we do. We celebrate the diversity of Aotearoa and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

How to Apply

If you’re a results-driven professional with a passion for sales and the food service industry, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter via our Careers Page
📌 Applications will only be accepted through our online portal

Requirements

  • NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa
  • Successful completion of pre-employment checks, including:
    • References
    • Ministry of Justice and ACC checks
    • Drug and alcohol screening
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