National Account Manager
Posted 2 Oct 2026
Advertised as “National Account Manager ”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness, Commerce (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Company Description
At Jack Link’s, we embrace the wild side. We’re not afraid to innovate or put in the hard work to make things happen – it’s part of who we are. What started as a family recipe has grown into a global protein snacking business.
This newly created role will play a key part in strengthening our partnerships with major grocery customers, including Foodstuffs and Woolworths, while working closely with our sales and distribution partners across New Zealand.
Reporting to the National Business Manager – Australia Grocery and New Zealand, you will take ownership of customer relationships, commercial planning and revenue delivery, using category insights and a strong understanding of the market to uncover opportunities for growth.
You will also work closely with Marketing, Innovation, Finance and Operations to bring customer strategies to life, support exciting new product launches and create initiatives that connect with consumers.
Based in Auckland at our Māngere manufacturing facility, this is an opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a real impact on the growth of Link Snacks in New Zealand.
Job Description
What You Will Do
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Category Leadership: Utilise category and consumer insights to become a trusted protein snacking partner within the New Zealand Grocery channel, identifying opportunities to drive meaningful category growth.
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Customer Relationship Management: Build strong, trusted relationships with major New Zealand retail and distribution partners, delivering mutually beneficial commercial outcomes.
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Commercial & P&L Ownership: Take ownership of budgeted revenue delivery, trade investment and forecasting, while delivering market share and commercial objectives.
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Innovation & Customer Marketing: Champion customer marketing and product innovation across New Zealand, supporting successful product launches and activation plans.
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Strategic Planning: Develop and execute an ongoing three-year customer strategy supported by strong industry, category and commercial analysis.
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Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach and develop the New Zealand Sales Team, including supporting the growth of the Key Account Executive and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and high performance.
Qualifications
What You Will Bring
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce or a related discipline.
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Experience within the FMCG industry, ideally in a National Account Management or similar commercial role.