Key Account Manager Foodservice & Industrial Accounts

H.J. Heinz Co. Australia Ltd Company

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Newmarket - Auckland Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 4, 2026 Last posted June 4, 2026
Job description

Job Description

Key Account Manager Foodservice & Industrial Accounts

  • Opportunity to grow your career with Kraft Heinz! 

  • Flexible work arrangement – 3 days in office, 2 days remote 

  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment 

Kickstart Your Career with Kraft Heinz! 

Are you looking to grow your career in Sales? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Key Account Manager Foodservice & Industrial Accounts to join our New Zealand Sales team, based in Newmarket

The Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Develop account specific business plans and measure performance against set standards. 

  • Sell to targeted new accounts 

  • Identify and lock potential new accounts 

  • Establish/ negotiate and lock plans into agreement in line with company policies and budget 

  • Communicate standards and customer commitments to the field and follow-up the implementation at the operational level 

  • Develop work with key accounts and internal units to develop tailored product solutions  

  • Monitor performance and compliance to agreement, taking corrective action where appropriate 

  • Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all Kraft Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Ethical and Human Resources policies, programs and goals. 

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

What you'll bring

  • Strong background in FMCG 

  • Experience working with large retailers. 

  • Negotiation and Influencing 

Demonstrates positivity, resilience, problem solving, proactivity and initiative within their team

The ideal applicant will be tertiary qualified with a degree in Sales, Marketing, or Business. 

Ready to make an Impact?

If you're a results-driven Sales professional, a collaborative team player, and passionate about delivering value, we want to hear from you. We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this job posting at any time.

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

Location(s)

Newmarket - 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.

About this role

Summary

Manage accounts, develop plans, sell to new clients, negotiate agreements, ensure compliance, support sales growth.

Job title

Key Account Manager Foodservice & Industrial Accounts

Experience level

not specified

Industry

food and beverage

Location requirements

based in Newmarket, Auckland; hybrid work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

FMCGlarge retailer experiencenegotiationinfluence

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

foodserviceindustrial accountsretailnegotiationFMCG
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

Hybrid