Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

At CCEP NZ, the customer sits at the centre of our values. Within Grocery, we need the right people in place to strategically implement our business objectives and deliver growth through strong customer relationship management. Right now, we need a Key Account Manager to join the team and do just that!

Your Impact

As the Key Account Manager for a leading national retail partner, you will play a pivotal role in driving business development and delivering commercial success. You will lead the strategic business plan for this key customer while supporting initiatives across the broader category and field sales teams.

Auckland-based and reporting to the Head of Customer, you’ll be an integral part of our Grocery Head Office Sales team. Key responsibilities include:

• Own and manage the strategic relationship with this specific retailer, acting as a trusted partner to drive mutual growth.
• Develop and execute customer-specific plans that align with both internal goals and customer needs - ensuring sustainable, profitable outcomes.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across the “at home” team to lead initiatives that benefit the broader business.
• Translate aligned customer strategies into actionable plans for the CCEP field team, ensuring clarity and consistency in execution.
• Apply a solutions-focused mindset to address business challenges, using strong analytical and interpersonal skills to drive outcomes.
• Serve as the nominated cover for the ISP function, ensuring continuity and support when required.

About You

You bring a proven ability developing and managing successful customer relationships. Your commercial mindset, strategic thinking, and ability to influence outcomes will be key to succeeding in this role. Skills & experience required:

• Previous FMCG experience, preferably in Account Management, Category Management or Supply Chain
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills
• Experience managing and influencing multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage time efficiently
• High proficiency in Excel - as well as Powerpoint, SAP, Nielsen, Quantium/Dunnhumby

Your Benefits

You'll get a fantastic package that includes:

• Free monthly product allowances to share with family and friends.
• Vehicle allowance
• Annual Bonus Plan
• Full medical insurance for you and your family (dependants up to age 21)
• 8% Kiwisaver and Superannuation options for all permanent employees
• Employee Share Program – purchase a part of the business and get your shares matched up to $3000 per year
• Access to our wellbeing program, that includes a gym subsidy, proactive healthcare, medical insurance, and EAP helpline.
• Great employee experiences include competitions, conferences, recognition programs, giveaways, and product launches.
• Free carparking at all CCEP locations
• Our world-famous learning and development program will set you up for future success - who knows where your CCEP career path will take you!

Working at CCEP

We are exceptionally proud to be recognised as one of NZ’s Best Employers several years in a row! We are successful because we are passionate, hard-working, and committed to our products, our customers and each other. CCEP is a place where people can grow, be happy and be well in a safe, open, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and to providing employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

We welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities, unique health or mental health requirements, and/or those who embrace neurodiversity to apply for our roles. If you need any accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you can showcase your unique differences, please feel free to inform us in your application.

Applications close 14th July.