National Account Manager - On Premise

Bring your unquenchable thirst for sales and blaze a career less ordinary at Lion

 At Lion, we don’t do ordinary – we do exceptional. Home to New Zealand’s most iconic brands like Speight's, Smirnoff, Steinlager, and Hyoketsu, we’re on the lookout for a results-driven National Account Manager to join our team, supporting our On-Premise customers.  This role is your chance to make a significant impact at the heart of one of New Zealand’s most dynamic industries. 

The preferred location for this role is Christchurch, however we are open to Dunedin based candidates. 

A day in the life 

• Build and Cultivate Key Relationships: Nurture productive, mutually beneficial business relationships with customers
• Strategic Leadership: Create and execute strategic sales plans that elevate our brands, drive revenue, and ensure a consistent presence nationwide. 
• Innovate & Adapt: Stay ahead of market trends, analyse consumer insights, and spot opportunities to outsmart the competition. 
• Collaborate & Deliver: Work closely with cross-functional teams (Category, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance) to ensure seamless execution of sales strategies and initiatives. 
• Data-Driven Performance: Track and analyse sales data to identify improvement opportunities and keep pushing boundaries. 

What you’ll bring

• Strategic Sales Mindset: You have demonstrated commercial acumen and a history of executing growth strategies that make a real difference. 
• Negotiation & Communication Pro: You know how to navigate tough negotiations, communicate effectively, and build lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Data-Driven: You turn data into actionable insights, using it to refine strategies and drive continuous improvement. 
• Resilient & Tenacious: You thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to achieving ambitious goals, even when faced with challenges. 
• Sales Experience: A background in FMCG Sales with experience driving sales and delivering results across diverse categories. 

Ready to Take the Leap? 

If you're passionate about sales, ready to make an impact, and eager to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Join us at Lion and be part of a company that pushes boundaries, celebrates creativity, and values the bold. 

This is your chance to do work you can be proud of, build your legacy, and join a team that believes in the power of its people to make extraordinary things happen. Let’s raise the bar together.