Business Manager

**Who we are?**

On any given day, 2.5 billion people globally use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Our products range from 400+ brands which include Dove, Lynx, Omo, Surf alongside innovative, and purpose-led brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Streets, Continental and many more, giving us a unique place in the lives of people all over the world.

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity. Unilever has a long and truly fascinating history in New Zealand and a thriving, sustainable business today, so there's never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for a **Business Manager - South Auckland **who will be responsible for the development and delivery of the Company and Customer Business Plan in the defined Territory. The role is accountable for total business results and key customer relationships across our customer stores within the defined territory.

**Role Responsibilities**:

- Develops the customer business plan by store to achieve weekly, monthly and quarterly sales targets
- Manage the customer turnover and trade fund investment for the overall stores in the defined territory as well as the overall in-store activity to ensure best in class execution for upcoming promotions, display opportunities and new product activations
- Ensure key relationships are maintained with stakeholders (e.g. - grocery byers) to instill confidence and drive results for the business
- Responsible for closing the deal with the Customer by negotiating trade funding in accordance to Unilever’s guidelines and manages overall levels of Customer investments for the customer
- Monitors Customer performance by tracking turnover, promotional spend, customer contribution and market share
- Acts as an active ambassador of Unilever at the Customer and of the Customer at Unilever who also participates proactively at sales meetings, seeking best solution for the business and customer
- Guides and develops direct report team (BIG Influencers)

**Does this sound like You**
- Experience in FMCG or sales is essential
- Proven track record in Customer Management. Selling Essential Skills, and Developing Customer Relationships
- Time Management and Effective planning
- Desirable: Business related degree

**What awaits you at Unilever**

The core of Unilever’s culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success.

This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits.

This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organisation. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.

Unilever is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities.

This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. Interested in learning more, check out our Reconciliation Action Plan and Workplace Adjustment Policy on the Unilever webpage.