National Business Manager

Job description

At Jack Link's, we are passionate about creating great-tasting protein snacks that consumers love. As we continue to grow across Asia Pacific, we are looking for an experienced and commercially minded National Business Manager (NZ & Pacific) to lead our New Zealand sales strategy and help drive the next phase of growth. Reporting to the Sales Director ANZ, you will lead our New Zealand customer strategy, strengthen key retail and distribution partnerships, and work cross-functionally to deliver innovative products and category growth initiatives that create value for both customers and consumers. Based at our Auckland office and manufacturing facility in Māngere, you will join a collaborative and high-performing team that values authenticity, accountability and continuous improvement. The Role As the National Business Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing our New Zealand and Pacific growth strategy across major retail customers and distribution partners. You will take ownership of commercial performance, lead strategic customer relationships, and work closely with Marketing, Innovation, Finance and Operations teams to bring category-led growth opportunities to life. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Key Areas of Focus Strategic Customer & Distributor Partnerships : Build and strengthen relationships with key retail customers and distribution partners, identifying opportunities that drive sustainable growth and mutual success. Commercial Performance & Category Growth: Own revenue, profitability and market share outcomes while leveraging consumer insights, market trends and category expertise to accelerate growth. Strategic Planning & Business Development : Develop and execute long-term growth strategies for New Zealand and the Pacific, using market analysis and customer insights to shape future opportunities. Innovation & Customer Activation : Partner with Marketing and Innovation teams to deliver successful product launches, customer plans and activation strategies that meet consumer and customer needs. Leadership & Team Development : Lead, coach and develop the New Zealand Sales Team, fostering a high-performance culture built on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. About You You are a commercially driven FMCG professional who enjoys building strong relationships, identifying growth opportunities and delivering results. You bring a strategic mindset while remaining hands-on and customer-focused. You will have: Experience in a National Account Manager, Senior National Account Manager or National Business Manager role within FMCG Strong customer management experience, ideally across major New Zealand grocery customers such as Woolworths and Foodstuffs Experience managing commercial plans, forecasting, trade investment and P&L performance Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment Leadership experience, or a demonstrated ability to coach and develop others A tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce or a related discipline Strong proficiency across Microsoft Office applications Why Join Jack Link's? Join a Growing Global Brand Be part of a market-leading international business with ambitious growth plans across the APAC region. Supportive Team Culture Join a fun, collaborative and high-performing team that values authenticity, accountability and shared success. Career Growth Opportunities Play a key role in our growth journey while developing your own leadership and commercial capabilities. Additional Information Applications are open to candidates with eligibility to work in New Zealand. Pre-employment checks will be required for successful candidates. Join Jack Link's and help shape the future of protein snacking across New Zealand and the Pacific. What’s Next? Ready to make your mark? Click " I'M INTERESTED " to submit your cover letter and CV. We can’t wait to hear from you! Additional Information: Applications are open to candidates with eligibility to work in New Zealand Pre-employment checks are required for successful candidates. What’s Next? Click "APPLY NOW" to submit your cover letter and CV. We can’t wait to hear from you! Join Jack Link’s and become a key player in shaping the future of protein snacking in APAC. Let’s make it happen – together! Join Jack Link’s , a global FMCG leader in protein snacking, and play a key role in delivering growth across New Zealand and the Pacific. Based at our manufacturing and office site in Māngere, Auckland, you will be part of a dynamic, high-performing team driving customer partnerships, category leadership, and commercial excellence. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a fast-growing global brand, shaping strategy and impact across a key APAC market.