Merchandiser

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

You will be part of the South Island merchandising team and have a key role by undertaking in-store merchandising of our frozen and ambient (canned and pocket) products and display builds at various Pak n Save and New World stores in greater Christchurch. We have a great role available for the right candidate.

This role is permanent part-time, for up to 7 hours per week on Monday and Thursdays (plus extra hours on Sundays for display weeks) - to be in store early mornings (Pak n Save stores to be merchandised by 7am) to meet the requirements of the business. The successful candidate will undertake “cut carton merchandising” and have sharp presentation skills and an eye for detail.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in merchandising preferably in FMCG however this is not essential.
• Strong communication skills.
• Customer focused and a dedicated team member.
• Passionate about our products.
• Reasonable level of fitness.
• Ability to lift heavy grocery items – up to 10kg.
• A current full clean driver’s license and have use of a personal motor vehicle.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with previous experience in merchandising preferably in FMCG however this is not essential.  Your strong communication skills will be vital as you will be in constant communication with internal and external customers.  Customer focused and a dedicated team member, you will be passionate about our products and have the energy and determination to really want to make your mark.  You may be a parent wanting to return to the work force or someone who has other employment and wants to pick up extra hours.

Please apply with your CV and a brief covering letter or for more information please phone Yvonne Robb on 021 2766033.

Applications close 28 March 2025 or earlier if suitable candidate(s) are found.

A satisfactory pre-employment drug test and a physical medical assessment will be required to be considered for this role. Applicants must have legal entitlement to live and work in New Zealand.
If you are interested and able to fulfil the requirements, please apply online at www.sealord.com.