Head of Sales

Lead. Influence. Grow. Build Your Future. We are seeking an exceptional FMCG sales leader with the commercial capability, industry credibility, and leadership presence to drive the next phase of growth. If you've built a successful career leading sales and key account teams, delivering commercial results, and navigating New Zealand's grocery landscape, this is your opportunity to take a seat at the leadership table and position yourself for an even bigger future. What Makes This Opportunity Different? Be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, helping shape company strategy and direction. Lead a strong, talented sales team and make a genuine impact on business performance. Develop your leadership capability through a structured succession pathway toward General Management. Potential future equity opportunity for the right individual. Competitive executive remuneration package, including vehicle and bonus. Work with an exciting portfolio of emerging and established FMCG brands across multiple channels. Enjoy the backing of a successful, 100% New Zealand-owned business with a strong culture, modern systems, and clear growth ambitions. Flexible working arrangements, including up to two days working remotely. The Opportunity This is a high-profile leadership role with broad influence across the business. As Head of Sales, you will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies that drive growth across grocery and alternative channels while leading a high-performing team to deliver outstanding commercial outcomes. Working closely with customers, brand partners, and internal teams, you'll identify new opportunities, strengthen strategic relationships, and bring energy, accountability, and commercial discipline to everything you do. You'll be equally comfortable setting strategy at the boardroom table as you are coaching your team and working alongside clients and brands, to unlock growth. What You'll Bring Proven success as a Head of Sales, Sales Director, National Sales Manager, or similar senior FMCG leadership role. Deep knowledge of the New Zealand grocery sector, including Foodstuffs and Woolworths. Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering profitable growth. Outstanding leadership skills with the ability to build capability, inspire teams, and create a high-performance culture. Strategic thinking combined with strong execution discipline. Highly developed relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills. A growth mindset, entrepreneurial approach, and the ambition to take on broader leadership responsibilities in the future. Most importantly, you're a proven leader who wants more than just another senior sales role. You're looking for an opportunity to influence strategy, build a legacy, and potentially become part of the future ownership and leadership of a growing business. About The Company For over 35 years, Storelink has been helping brands succeed in New Zealand. They partner with an exciting mix of emerging and established FMCG companies, delivering sales, merchandising, and distribution solutions across multiple channels. They are commercially focused, customer-centric, growth-oriented, and proud to be 100% New Zealand owned. The culture is built on teamwork, accountability, family values, and achieving results while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Based on Auckland's North Shore, the're investing in the future and looking for an exceptional leader to join themon that journey. Ready for the Next Step? Your next leadership chapter starts here #J-18808-Ljbffr