Sales Specialist

For over 125 years, T&G Fresh has nourished Kiwis with fresh fruit and vegetables, taking pride in providing freshness, quality, and care in every bite. With a deep connection to growers across the country, we grow, pack, market, sell, and distribute fresh produce from our own orchards and farms, as well as from over 1,200 local growers.

About the opportunity:

This is an exciting role in the dynamic world of fresh produce, where no two days are the same. If you’re ready to build strong relationships, think creatively, and achieve outstanding sales results, this could be the role for you!

What you’ll be doing:

• You’ll be responsible for a sales portfolio across Taranaki, working with key account and trade customers.
• Building strong, long-term relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, from growers to retailers and foodservice operators.
• Handling challenging discussions with confidence, creating win-win outcomes.
• Growing sales to maximize market share.
• Creating and implementing product promotional programs.
• Traveling across the region to connect with growers and customers.
• Using your market knowledge to actively identify and pursue new business opportunities.

About You:

You’ll be highly self-motivated, with a proactive approach to sales and an eye for opportunity. Experience in FMCG sales is advantageous, but more importantly you’ll bring the right attitude and hunger to succeed.

You’ll confidently demonstrate:

• Strong relationship building skills and the ability to build rapport effortlessly across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Be resilient and approach challenges with persistence, adapting and innovating to achieve results.
• A results-driven mindset, focused on achieving and exceeding targets.
• Use creative thinking and fresh ideas to solve problems and close deals.
• A team player, who enjoys a bit of fun and has a good sense of humour.
• Confident with basic computer tools to support your work.

What’s in It for You?

In return we offer a competitive salary, sales incentive, and company vehicle. You’ll be joining a down-to-earth, fun, and supportive team environment.

This is a fast-paced role where what you put in determines what you get out. If you’re motivated by results, thrive on connecting with people, and love the challenge of working in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Apply online.

Proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand is required for all applicants and any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory drug test, credit check, driver licence check, and security check.

We want T&G to be a place where everyone is accepted, respected and celebrated for who they are – regardless of our similarities or differences. It’s essential that everyone can be themselves and thrive, and that together we create a diverse and vibrant workplace.