Remote FMCG Account Manager - Growth & Relationships

Sweetpea Marketing; Waitakere Ranges; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/travel support

Competitive base salary + incentives

Autonomy to manage portfolio

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Sweetpea Marketing Ltd, Auckland-based, is seeking an Account Manager to service a New Zealand portfolio and report to the Auckland head office.

You will nurture relationships, identify opportunities for growth, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth orders, promotions, and forecasting. This hybrid role combines remote work with client visits and regional travel, within a supportive team and growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in sales or account management (B2B preferred).
• FMCG, wholesale, or retail experience highly regarded.
• Proficient with business systems and CRM tools.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• NZ Driver’s Licence held, with willingness to travel regionally/nationally.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted, long-term relationships with key customer accounts.
• Grow existing business through planned relationship-led sales activity.
• Identify opportunities for range growth, promotions, and new launches.
• Be main contact for customers and coordinate with internal teams.
• Maintain accurate CRM, orders, promotions, and reporting.
• Provide sales forecasts and insights to the Sales & Marketing Manager.
• Represent Sweetpea at industry events and customer functions.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

CRM proficiency

Excel

Communication

Independent worker

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sweetpea Marketing Ltd, Auckland-based, is seeking an Account Manager to service a New Zealand portfolio and report to the Auckland head office.

You will nurture relationships, identify opportunities for growth, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth orders, promotions, and forecasting. This hybrid role combines remote work with client visits and regional travel, within a supportive team and growth-oriented environment.