Pet Channel Growth Manager – Independent Retail & Shelters

Colgate-Palmolive

Auckland

Hybrid

NZD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive, known for Hill's Pet Nutrition, seeks a Customer Development Manager for New Zealand. You will champion independent pet retailers, shelters, and emerging channels, driving growth in a community-focused market.

The role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution across partnerships, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings experience in FMCG or pet industries, strong relationships, and a data-driven mindset to optimize a diverse portfolio

Qualifications

Experience in FMCG, Pharma or Vet/Pet industries with a focus on Key Account Management.
Strong relationship-building with community partners.
Solid planning and prioritisation with ability to handle a diverse portfolio.
Analytical mindset with ability to turn data into actionable insights.
Able to work cross-functionally with Marketing, Finance and Logistics.

Responsibilities

Develop annual plans to achieve sales volume goals, maximise premium shelf visibility, and lead swift distribution of product innovations.
Identify and break into non-traditional, emerging networks to drive brand awareness and secure long-term positioning.
Prepare detailed commercial plans with ROI analysis; manage forecasting via the ATLAS system.
Provide performance updates to the Country Manager and support commercial process improvements.