About the Company:
The Barry Callebaut Group is the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products.
With the support of over 13,000 employees, Barry Callebaut leads the chocolate and cocoa industry, driven by innovation and excellence across more than 60 production facilities and 25 CHOCOLATE ACADEMY centres worldwide.
About the Role:
- This BDM role will be the first NZ in-market employee for Barry Callebaut and will hold the responsibility of leading both B2B and Foodservice business through NZ and the Pacific Islands.
- Leveraging a strong existing network, you will unlock opportunities with food manufacturing customers, providing a strong technical understanding of product and service capabilities.
- Working closely with Barry Callebaut’s gourmet distributor, you will drive growth through bakery / patisserie accounts, along with hotels, restaurants and cafes.
- Reporting into the Managing Director – South Pacific, you will be working closely with your Australian colleagues including Operations and Supply Chain partners.
- Develop and deliver the NZ / PI sales plan, including connecting key internal stakeholders and partners, distributors and customers.
About You:
- With a proven track record in driving B2B growth in the food industry, you will have existing networks through food manufacturers to tap into.
- As a standalone employee in the NZ market, you will be a comfortable self-starter, and motivated to go out and win business / represent Barry Callebaut alone.
- You will have experience managing distributors, setting KPIs and holding them to account.
- You can act quickly and build relationships with people at all levels, particularly with specialist food preparers such as chefs or bakers.
- Ideally you will have some experience exporting to the Pacific Islands or proven experience developing a market from scratch.
Apply Now!
To find out more, please get in touch with Ben on 0274 656 903 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
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