National Sales Manager

Since its establishment in 1970, Meadow Mushrooms has epitomised Kiwi entrepreneurship, consistently pioneering New Zealand’s mushroom industry with a dedication to excellence and innovation. Utilising the country’s largest and fully integrated Mushroom Farm, Meadow Mushrooms supplies over 9 million mushrooms weekly nationwide.

As a market leader in the industry, we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to consumer preferences while staying true to our commitment to produce quality mushrooms, operate with integrity, and achieve customer satisfaction. Join Meadow Mushrooms as the National Sales Manager and become part of a community that's in it together, that drives innovation and growth in the world of mushrooms!  

The National Sales Manager offers an opportunity for a high-performing strategic sales leader to make a significant impact within a nationally renowned company. As our National Sales Manager, you'll drive business growth initiatives and ignite revenue generation across diverse channels. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with Senior Leadership team, this role is pivotal in shaping the company's success. In doing this, the National Sales Manager will; amongst other things:

• Lead the Sales and Customer Service Teams to drive performance and achieve revenue targets while ensuring S&OP and Logistics alignment.
• Champion and further build a customer and market led business approach.
• In collaboration with the Sales and Customer Service Teams, develop and execute growth-focused sales strategies aligned with the company's strategic plan.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key customers, channels, and stakeholders.
• Provide insightful data analytics and reporting to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
• Own and drive the Sales and Operations Planning process to ensure alignment between sales forecasts and operational capabilities, optimising supply chain efficiency.

This is a key leadership role that operates across a highly varied channel and encompasses all aspects of sales while collaborating heavily with the operations team. Sound like you?

The role of National Sales Manager calls for an exceptional individual who is a dynamic leader thriving on driving sales growth while coaching a high-performing team. With a strategic mindset and a hands-on approach, you'll drive the development and implementation of innovative sales strategies that propel revenue and market share to new heights. To support this, ideally you will have substantial experience in fresh produce, bringing a keen understanding of market and product dynamics, retailer needs and consumer trends.

Armed with a results-oriented mindset and a knack for data analysis, you'll excel in S&OP execution and utilise insights to drive relentless growth. Your unwavering passion for excellence, combined with a commitment to sustainability and integrity, will make you a valuable asset to our Meadow Mushrooms team as we continue to lead the charge in the mushroom industry.

Whether you're a seasoned sales professional seeking the next step in your career, or a visionary leader poised to make a mark in a thriving industry, this role offers boundless opportunities for growth, development, and achievement. Join us and be part of a journey where your leadership will shape the future of our company and redefine excellence in the mushroom industry

To make a time for a confidential discussion about the role; contact Lisa Edwards by email [email protected] or Elise Elliott by text to 021 243 7018