At Coca-Cola European Pacific NZ we're a passionate bunch of people who are committed to building lasting partnerships with our customers and to finding new ways to do things better. As a Territory Sales Manager Relief in our ‘On the Go’ team in Hawkes Bay, you'll be the face of CCEP within your territory of customers - being their go-to for all their needs, and consistently providing them with exceptional customer service. Out on the road for the majority of each day, you'll be visiting your customers on a regular call cycle and driving growth within each store. *Overnight travel to Gisborne required on occasions*

Your Impact

The team is hardworking, incredibly competitive, and hungry to not only achieve results, but to smash them – while having a great time! You'll be responsible for increasing sales volume and ranging, ensuring stores are well executed, and working in partnership with your customers to grow their business and ours.  On top of this, you'll constantly identify new opportunities, with a focus on new business acquisition. Your competitive edge and drive to meet targets, teamed with a passion for building strong relationships, will ensure success in this role. Most importantly, you'll think strategically in your selling approach and understand your customers' needs - your forward-thinking approach will drive exceptional results for CCEP and for your customers alike. This is a relief role meaning that you will cover multiple colleague's "patches" if they are on leave or unwell.

About You

Energy, motivation, and a drive to succeed! We’re looking for someone who has the ability to adapt to the demands and is passionate about building relationships and working in a fast-paced environment. If challenges motivate you - keep reading! We're looking for someone who loves to seek new opportunities, and turns them in to results. It's a busy role, and we'll expect you to fit a lot into your day - so, you'll need to be well planned and efficient in your approach to your work, and be flexible and adaptable to the various demands of the role.

Building strategic relationships are a key part of this role, as you'll be dealing with a wide variety of customers - and will need to be able adapt to their individual needs. You don't need FMCG experience (but it's a big bonus if you do have it!), but you do need proven sales and customer service skills, and experience in a fast-paced environment will be the key to success.

Finally, you'll have the ability to work autonomously, but will also be committed to supporting your wider team, going above and beyond to contribute effectively to team success.

Your Benefits 

You'll get a fantastic package that includes: 

• Free monthly product allowances to share with family and friends. 
• Vehicle: Tool of trade vehicle
• Access to our wellbeing program, that includes a gym subsidy, proactive healthcare, medical insurance, and EAP helpline.  
• Great employee experiences including Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park, competitions, conferences, recognition programs, giveaways, and product launches.  
• Free carparking at all CCEP locations  
• Our world-famous learning and development program will set you up for future success - who knows where your CCEP career path will take you! 

Working at CCEP

We are exceptionally proud to be recognised as one of NZ’s Best Employers several years in a row! We are successful because we are passionate, hard-working, and committed to our products, our customers and each other. CCEP is a place where people can grow, be happy and be well in a safe, open, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and to providing employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities, unique health or mental health requirements, and/or those who embrace neurodiversity to apply for our roles. If you need any accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you can showcase your unique differences, please feel free to inform us in your application. CCEP is committed to the health and safety of all employees. This role includes a pre-employment health evaluation process and drug test.

Closing date for applications is midnight on 7 May 2024.

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made/ sufficient application has been received.