Field Merchandising Team Lead – 6-Month Contract

Goodman Fielder New Zealand; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Sales incentive bonus

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Goodman Fielder New Zealand is seeking a Field Merchandising Team Leader to guide a team of Merchandisers across Dunedin to Timaru on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will lead in-store execution, ensure products are well presented and available, and build strong relationships with key retailers.

This hands-on leadership role requires coaching a team, training, and leveraging technology such as Salesforce to drive performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a merchandising team.
• Strong communication and customer focus.
• Excellent planning and attention to detail.
• Willing to be hands-on in field.
• NZ working rights essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of Goodman Fielder’s merchandising programme across your region.
• Coach, motivate and develop your team, ensuring they’re well trained and set up for success.
• Ensure our products are available, well stocked and professionally presented in-store.
• Build strong working relationships with store teams across Woolworths NZ, Foodstuffs and other retail partners.
• Work closely with the Regional Field Manager to deliver merchandising priorities and improve in-store performance.
• Roll up your sleeves and support your team with hands‑on merchandising and manual handling when needed.
• Use technology and systems, including Salesforce and retailer platforms, to support effective field execution.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Communication

Planning & organisation

Hands-on

FMCG experience

Tools

Salesforce

Retailer platforms

Job description

Goodman Fielder New Zealand is seeking a Field Merchandising Team Leader to guide a team of Merchandisers across Dunedin to Timaru on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will lead in-store execution, ensure products are well presented and available, and build strong relationships with key retailers.

This hands-on leadership role requires coaching a team, training, and leveraging technology such as Salesforce to drive performance.