Key Account & Customer Category Executive

Sanitarium Health Food Company; Maungakiekie-Tāmaki; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

On-site gym

Wellbeing stipend

Growth opportunities

Purpose-led workplace

Job summary

Sanitarium Health Food Company in Auckland is seeking a Key Account & Customer Category Executive to turn customer and sales data into insights that drive growth and efficiency.

You will work with National Account Managers on reporting, forecasting and retail execution, bringing analytical rigor and strong communication to the team.

The role offers exposure to major NZ brands and opportunities to develop your career within a values-driven, NZ-owned company.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification is preferred, with 1–2 years’ work experience.
• Basic knowledge of Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales, scan and distribution data to identify customer insights and opportunities.
• Provide data-driven recommendations and reporting to support National Account Managers.
• Support retailer range reviews, promotions, new product activity, pricing updates and forecasting.
• Monitor key performance indicators across price, promotion, place and product execution.
• Build and present clear, data-driven recommendations to internal teams and retail partners.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reporting to support customer and sales performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Initiative

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Excel

Quantium

Dunnhumby

IRI

Job description

Key Account & Customer Category Executive

Sanitarium Health Food Company is a progressive and dynamic business that is New Zealand owned and produces New Zealand leading breakfast products – Up & Go, So Good, Alternative Dairy Co range and New Zealand favourite breakfast Weet-Bix.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Key Account & Customer Category Executive to support our Sales team by turning customer and sales data into meaningful insights and recommendations that help drive sales growth and efficiency.

Reporting to the Senior Business Leader, you’ll work closely with National Account Managers to support customer reporting, sales administration, forecasting and retail execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse sales, scan and distribution data to identify customer insights and opportunities.
• Provide data-driven recommendations and reporting to support National Account Managers.
• Support retailer range reviews, promotions, new product activity, pricing updates and forecasting.
• Monitor key performance indicators across price, promotion, place and product execution.
• Build and present clear, data-driven recommendations to internal teams and retail partners.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reporting to support customer and sales performance.

What You’ll Bring

• A tertiary qualification is preferred, with 1–2 years’ work experience.
• Basic knowledge of Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence presenting to key customers.
• Strong organisation and time management skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of Quantium, Dunnhumby or IRI would be highly regarded

Benefits of working at Sanitarium

At Sanitarium, we support our people both at work and beyond. Benefits include:

• Early finish every Friday
• On-site gym and complimentary access to a fitness app
• $100 each year to support your wellbeing journey
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs
• World-class growth and development opportunities and pathways
• A supportive, purpose-led workplace where you can make a positive difference

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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