Key Account Executive - Fixed Term Contract

Job Description

Job Description:

Mars is a family-owned business that has been making products for people and their pets for more than 100 years. We’re behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, BEN’S ORIGINAL ® MASTERFOODS ® and ROYAL CANIN® ORIJEN® ACANA® we are dedicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Join us in building a sustainable future where people, communities, and the planet can truly thrive.

Job Title: Key Account Executive
Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Hours & Arrangement: Full-time. Hybrid. Fixed Term contract until April 2027
Segment: Mars Petcare

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We’re looking for a proactive Key Account Executive to join our high-performing team and support the success of our Petcare portfolio.

In this role, you'll work closely with our Customer Development Manager to deliver outstanding commercial outcomes, build strategic customer partnerships, and help shape the future of our beloved brands.

You’ll also have the chance to take direct ownership of key responsibilities and make your mark within a collaborative, values-led environment.

What will you do?

• Supporting the Key Account Manager by managing promotional submissions via our online customer portal.
• Collaborating with the Key Account Manager to identify opportunities that strengthen customer partnerships and drive business growth.
• Taking direct ownership of projects that contribute to channel and business objectives.
• Leading process improvements within your role and across the wider team.
• Working closely with demand planning to support accurate forecasting.
• Creating and managing regular reporting and insights to inform decision-making.
• Providing general administrative and coordination support where needed.

What will you bring?

• A passion for sales, ideally with experience in FMCG or a related industry.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insight.
• A solid understanding of core business metrics and trade maths.
• Excellent project management, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
• A proactive mindset with a continuous improvement lens.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Access to our in-house Mars University, our global learning & development platform
• Global health and wellbeing program to support flexibility and work-life balance
• Opportunities to give back through volunteering and purpose-led programs.
• A role in a business committed to creating a better world through our Sustainable in a Generation Plan.
• A truly collaborative culture that recognises and rewards contribution, leadership, and impact.
• Be part of a trusted and established distributor of confectionery, food and pet care products in our Mars Multi-Sales business.

Why you’ll love working for Mars:

• Purpose: Help craft beloved brands with a legacy of over 100 years of local manufacturing making products that people and pets will love all while helping to build a more sustainable future.
• People: A culture that values your contributions, fosters leadership, and recognises the impact you make. Your work truly matters here.
• Development: Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one.
• Enjoy a team and business environment that is invested in helping you manage and grow your energy for work and life.