Account Manager at Pernod Ricard

, Marlborough, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales Growth, Relationship Management, Territory Management, Customer Service, Sales Targets Achievement, In-store Execution, Distribution, Merchandising, Promotional Activity, Brand Activations, CRM Maintenance, Stock Management, B2B Sales, FMCG Sales

Industry

Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Based in Dunedin covering the lower South Island area | Mix of retail liquor outlets and supermarkets | Premium brands & supportive team We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with premium brands including: Absolut vodka, The Glenlivet Scotch whisky, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. The opportunity As our Account Manager, you will drive sales growth and strengthen customer relationships across your territory by representing our premium product portfolio and delivering exceptional service to retail partners. Reporting to the National Field Sales Manager, you will play a key role in achieving territory sales targets, building strong customer partnerships, and ensuring outstanding in-store execution of our brands. This role is ideal for someone with strong sales, relationship management, and territory management experience, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering measurable commercial results. Tasks & Responsibilities Develop and manage a structured territory call plan, prioritising customers to achieve sales and execution targets. Build strong relationships with customers and deliver high levels of customer service and commercial support. Drive in-store execution, including distribution, merchandising, displays, and promotional activity. Pre-sell promotions, support brand activations (including tastings and staff education), and increase brand visibility. Maintain CRM records, monitor competitor activity, manage stock or delivery issues, and communicate customer updates internally. What you will bring to the role Proven sales experience within FMCG or beverage. Previous success in B2B sales developing strong working relationships Tertiary qualifications in business or related discipline would be advantageous however not essential. RSA certification and full driving license Passionate ambitious salesperson who is results orientated. Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité…it means human connection, authenticity, friendship, and fun. Conviviality is energy, spirit and charisma, and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard. Guided by our four core values; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business! We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviours, and it’s what brings our culture to life. Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. Our mix of benefits Product allowance | Hybrid and flexible working | Summer hours | Employee Assistance Program | Generous parental leave policy | Career development | Office drinks & events | Inclusive culture ERG | Joining and contributing to an Inclusive workplace As Créateurs de Convivialité, we are committed to better reflect the richness of our society, the marketplace, and communities in which we operate. We believe that it is the best way to build effective teams, understand our consumers by market and sustainably grow our business. Pernod Ricard is part of Forbes World’s Best Employers and has been recognized by Equileap among the top 100 Employers for Gender Equality. As a skills-based organization, we ensure fair processes and equal opportunities for all candidates and team members by assessing your skills against role expectations. We recognize that some of you might need extra support with your application, require accommodations or special arrangements for your interview, if this is the case, please contact us, we would be delighted to support you and welcome your application. Job Posting End Date: Target Hire Date: 2026-03-18 Target End Date: Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits industry, with consolidated sales of €11.6 Billion in 2024, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our comprehensive portfolio of premium brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. We are a business with a soul: a company with family values, deeply rooted in our terroirs and legacy. We drive the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our 19,500+ employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality. Our shared purpose, mission, ambition and culture define who we are and drive our collective success.

Responsibilities

The Account Manager will drive sales growth and strengthen customer relationships across the territory by representing premium products and delivering exceptional service to retail partners. Key tasks include developing a structured territory call plan, building customer relationships, driving in-store execution, and managing CRM records.