[ref. m23497101] Sales Professional
Sales Rep – Gilmours Central
At Gilmours, we pride ourselves on being New Zealand's most trusted foodservice provider. Our mission is simple – deliver exactly what our customers need, provide exceptional service, and build long-term partnerships. We are now looking for a Sales Professional to join our team and help us achieve this vision.
The Role
As a Sales Representative, you'll be one of the faces of our business, working closely with customers across the foodservice and hospitality sector. You'll develop and manage sales strategies alongside our leadership team while also rolling up your sleeves to deliver practical solutions to our customers.
Your key focus will be on building strong relationships, growing sales and margin, and supporting our customers' success. This includes:- Account Management & Sales – engaging with current and new customers across our food and liquor range.
- Customer Solutions – introducing new products, solving customer problems, and spotting opportunities for growth.
- Strategic Input – helping shape store sales strategy, ensuring it aligns with the wider Gilmours sales approach.
- Reporting & Analysis – using Salesforce and reporting tools to track performance, analyse results, and identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaboration – working alongside operations, marketing, and merchandise teams to create a high-service offer for our customers.
- A chance to drive growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment.
- Development opportunities – it's known that Sales Reps can often develop into senior leadership or ownership roles within the Foodstuffs Co-operative.
- Competitive salary, incentive program, and full use of a company vehicle.
- Be part of a supportive, people-focused team that values initiative and commercial savvy.
- Proven experience dealing with people and customers (sales experience preferred, but not essential).
- A background in food, hospitality, or FMCG is highly advantageous.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills across a diverse customer base.
- Ability to problem-solve independently and balance multiple priorities.
- Commercial acumen and an eye for detail, including digital and analytical capability.
- Resilience when dealing with challenging customer situations.
- Full NZ Driver License
About Gilmours
Gilmours Central is based in Palmerston North and services a wide region including Manawatu, Taranaki, and beyond. Every day we deliver thousands of products to our customers, helping them succeed in their businesses. Our customers are central to everything we do.
About Foodies
You already know New World, PAK'nSAVE, Four Square and Gilmours, right? That's us – Foodstuffs! We're one of New Zealand's biggest companies, but in true Kiwi style we're humble about it.
Many of our current and future Owners start their careers in roles just like this. With the right experience, sponsorship and development, you could one day own a Gilmours store yourself.
Learn more about becoming an Owner: https://www.foodstuffs.co.nz/who-we-are/becoming-an-owner
Please apply through the corresponding link.