Sales Professional - Taranaki

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Gilmours Wholesale Food & Beverage – New Plymouth, North Island At Gilmours, we pride ourselves on being New Zealand’s mosttrusted foodservice provider. Our mission is simple – deliver exactly what ourcustomers need, provide exceptional service, and build long-term partnerships.We are now looking for a Sales Professional to join our team and help usachieve this vision. The Role As a Sales Representative, you’ll be one of the faces of ourbusiness representing our Taranaki area, working closely with customers across the foodservice and hospitalitysector. You’ll develop and manage sales strategies alongside our leadershipteam while also rolling up your sleeves to deliver practical solutions to ourcustomers. Your key focus will be on building strong relationships, growingsales and margin, and supporting our Taranaki customers’ success. This includes: Account Management & Sales – engaging with current and newcustomers across our food and liquor range. Customer Solutions – introducing new products, solving customerproblems, and spotting opportunities for growth. Strategic Input – helping shape store sales strategy, ensuringit aligns with the wider Gilmours sales approach. Reporting & Analysis – using Salesforce and reporting toolsto track performance, analyze results, and identify improvement opportunities. Collaboration – working alongside operations, marketing, andmerchandise teams to create a high-service offer for our customers. What’s in it for you A chance to drive growth in a flexible, entrepreneurialenvironment. Development opportunities – it’s known that Sales Reps can oftendevelop into senior leadership or ownership roles within the FoodstuffsCo-operative. Competitive salary, incentive program, and full use of a companyvehicle. Be part of a supportive, people-focused team that valuesinitiative and commercial savvy. What we’re looking for Proven experience dealing with people and customers (salesexperience preferred, but not essential). A background in food, hospitality, or FMCG is highlyadvantageous. Strong communication and relationship-building skills across adiverse customer base. Ability to problem-solve independently and balance multiplepriorities. Commercial acumen and an eye for detail, including digital andanalytical capability. Resilience when dealing with challenging customer situations. Full NZ Driver License This role is based in Taranaki so must be based in the catchment area. About Gilmours Gilmours Central is based in Palmerston North and services awide region including Manawatu, Taranaki, and beyond. Every day we deliverthousands of products to our customers, helping them succeed in theirbusinesses. Our customers are central to everything we do. About Foodies You already know New World, PAK’nSAVE, Four Square and Gilmours,right? That’s us – Foodstuffs! We’re one of New Zealand’s biggest companies,but in true Kiwi style we’re humble about it. Many of our current and future Owners start their careers inroles just like this. With the right experience, sponsorship and development,you could one day own a Gilmours store yourself. Learn more about becoming an Owner:https://www.foodstuffs.co.nz/who-we-are/becoming-an-owner #J-18808-Ljbffr