Business Manager - Supermarket

Sealord is one of the largest seafood companies in the Southern Hemisphere.  And with more than 60 years of fishing experience, farming, processing, and marketing operations, our business consistently delivers quality seafood to our customers around the world.

Established in 1961, Nelson Sealord is half owned by the Māori people of New Zealand, through Moana New Zealand (Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd), and half owned by global seafood company Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd (Nissui).  Sealord is one of the largest quota holders in New Zealand with partners and subsidiaries around the world through Nissui’s global links.  Sealord Group has fishing operations, which include all deep-water fishing activities as well as international and joint venture deep fishing activities, in New Zealand and Australia.

The Role

This is a full-time, permanent role based in Ellerslie, Auckland. We are seeking an experienced Key Account Manager who is adaptable, confident, and innovative as well as being great at communicating and building relationships. This is a pivotal role which has a significant impact on the performance of our company. 

As the Foodstuffs North Island Business Manager you will be responsible for managing all head office-based relationships with Foodstuffs North Island negotiations and developing and implementing strategies to deliver sales and profit targets.  This role will also have responsibility for our major Fertilizer and Pet Food customers in NZ

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role relationship management will be your forte.  Your ability to build these relationships is strengthened further by your empathy and listening skills.  Your strong influencing and negotiating skills will enable you to make tactical decisions on the fly, and your strategic thinking coupled with your acute financial acumen will bring ensure delivery of the financial commitments.

Your enthusiasm and drive to win ensures you make the most of all opportunities, and your organised and professional approach sees you deliver what you promise.  We need you to be more than a sales superstar, we need you to lead, coach and mentor others to help us deliver more than the sum of its parts.

The “hands on” nature of this role will appeal and allow you to have an inherent understanding of the issues facing your customers and the team. Your creativity, follow through and superior negotiation skills will allow you to lead from the front as you make an impact on the business financially and culturally.

You also need to have a relaxed demeanour, strong sense of teamwork, a  demonstrated ability to work consultatively with your peers, and openness to learn at the same time as sharing your knowledge with the wider team.

Previous Woolworths and/ or Foodstuffs Key Account Management in a multi-category business is essential along with a demonstrated track record of trade spend management. 

About Us

Sealord is a global seafood enterprise with a world-wide fishing, processing and marketing network. Sealord retains its home base in New Zealand and has led the seafood industry in the careful and sustainable management of fish and seafood resources. Sealord is a successful, sustainable, experienced fishing and manufacturing company with a strong culture of collaboration and operational excellence.

Our global catch is approximately 115,000 tonnes and we export over 90% of our New Zealand product to more than 40 countries. 

What we are offering

Our people are the key to making us a successful New Zealand company operating in a global seafood market.  At Sealord we invest in our employees with ongoing training and career development as well as succession planning and promotion from within.  We encourage an innovative, fun work environment with a positive culture and a whanau feel.  Along with receiving a competitive salary and bonus package, you will enjoy the benefits of working for a globally recognised company.

If your skills and experience meet the needs outlined, we invite you to apply online at www.sealord.com.

Applications close 5.00pm on Tuesday 27 January 2026, if not filled prior.