Key Account Executive- Pies and Savouries

George Weston Foods; North Shore; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tip Top Bakeries, part of George Weston Foods, Auckland, is seeking a Key Account Executive to support our Pies & Savouries portfolio across major retailers. The role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution, focusing on customer relationships, trade promotions, and in-store engagement.

You’ll report to the Key Account Manager and contribute to joint business planning, category reviews, and pricing management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a sales or buying role, ideally FMCG
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capabilities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office applications

Responsibilities

• Support customer relationships and in-store engagement across key accounts
• Assist with joint business planning, category reviews, and new product listings
• Manage promotional portals, pricing, and deal funding
• Provide monthly reporting on account performance and opportunities
• Support trade spend planning and P&L reporting
• Liaise with Field Sales Teams and conduct store visits
• Ensure promotional systems and forecasting tools are accurate

Skills

3+ years sales/buying

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship building

Collaborative mindset

Tools

Excel

Office tools

Job description

Key Account Executive- Pies and Savouries

Tip Top Bakeries, part of George Weston Foods (GWF), is one of New Zealand’s most iconic bakery brands. We proudly nourish Kiwi families with products they know and love – from Tip Top Super Soft, Big Ben to Dad’s Pies and Ploughman’s Bakery.

We’re looking for a Key Account Executive to support our Pies & Savouries portfolio across Foodstuffs, Woolworths, and Fresh Choice.

About the Role

Reporting to the Key Account Manager – Pies & Savouries, you’ll play a key role in supporting customer relationships, business planning, and promotional execution. This is a hands‑on role that blends strategic thinking with operational excellence.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting customer relationships and instore engagement across key accounts


• Assisting with joint business planning, category reviews, and new product listings


• Managing promotional portals, pricing, and deal funding


• Monthly reporting on account performance and tactical opportunities


• Supporting trade spend planning and P&L reporting


• Liaising with Field Sales Teams and conducting store visits


• Ensuring promotional systems and forecasting tools are accurately maintained

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a sales or buying role, ideally within FMCG


• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills


• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools


• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a passion for results

Why GWF?

At GWF, we’re committed to creating a high-performance culture that supports growth, innovation, and wellbeing. You’ll be part of a supportive team with opportunities to develop your career across a diverse and growing organisation.

During the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre‑employment screening tests which include a criminal record check and drug and alcohol testing.

At Tip Top we strive to create a place where Everyone belongs, Everyone is valued, and Everyone has equal opportunity.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.