Foodstuffs North Island operates over 320 stores with more than 24,000 employees across the North Island of New Zealand, serving well-known brands like New World and PAK’nSAVE
Job Summary
Foodstuffs North Island operates over 320 stores with more than 24,000 employees across the North Island of New Zealand, serving well-known brands like New World and PAK’nSAVE.
The Business Manager role involves leading a chilled foods category team focused on dairy commodities, managing supplier partnerships, and driving sales, market share, and margin performance.
The company offers benefits including free carparking with EV plugs, Southern Cross Healthcare Package, onsite café with subsidised meals, flexible working options, and inhouse learning and development programmes.
Matching Summary
Foodstuffs North Island operates over 320 stores with more than 24,000 employees across the North Island of New Zealand, serving well-known brands like New World and PAK’nSAVE.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Category strategy development and execution
Supplier relationship management
Commercial performance ownership
Leadership and team development
Negotiation and joint business planning
Pricing and promotion effectiveness
Nice-to-have
Experience with dairy commodities
Strategic mindset in ambiguous environments
Excellent relationship-building skills
Collaborative and confident communication style
Key Requirements
Proven FMCG or Grocery commercial experience
Leadership and coaching experience
Strong negotiation skills with senior stakeholders