3 Packaging jobs in New Zealand

Drive high-impact sales across primary food clients – North Island and top of South Island territory

Our client is a global manufacturer of industrial automation and packaging systems, serving industries including primary food production (meat, poultry, seafood, dairy), bakery, and healthcare. Known for their advanced machinery and turnkey solutions—from packaging and inspection systems to fully integrated production lines—they deliver reliable performance, technical excellence, and long-term value.

To support their continued growth in the New Zealand market, they’re looking for a driven and technically capable Account Manager | Sales Consultant  to manage key accounts and identify new business opportunities.

What’s in it for you?

• Represent a world-renowned brand known for quality, precision, and customer service

• Work with a well-established client base and a strong pipeline for growth

• Sell industry-leading products that set the standard for both performance and sustainability

• Be a trusted partner to your clients—providing ongoing support, insights, and long-term value

• Use your engineering mindset in a commercial, client-focused sales role

• Join a high-performing, energetic, and fun team that truly supports one another to deliver outstanding products and service — all backed by the strength of a global brand

• Competitive base salary, full-use company vehicle, KPI-based annual bonus, 9% Super/KiwiSaver and all tools of trade provided

• Ongoing product training and full support, including a thorough handover period with the current incumbent to ensure your success

The Role
This is a solutions-focused sales role where you'll work across both existing accounts and new business opportunities. You’ll collaborate closely with clients to understand their operational needs, deliver tailored equipment solutions, and support them from proposal through to post-sale implementation. With a strong product suite and a customer-first mindset, this is your chance to make a genuine impact in the primary food sector.

 Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sell a comprehensive range of packaging equipment and automation solutions

• Achieve sales targets and contribute to business growth strategies

• Identify and develop new business across the North Island and top of the South Island

• Conduct client visits and manage your territory effectively

• Prepare tailored proposals and investment justifications—with assistance from technical and sales support

• Collaborate with global teams and local partners to meet customer needs

• Represent the brand at trade shows, industry events, and client demonstrations

• Maintain accurate CRM records and reporting

 About You

• Proven experience in technical sales—ideally in capital equipment or packaging

• A natural relationship builder with strong commercial acumen

• Ability to understand complex client operations and offer practical solutions

• Consultative and confident in managing long sales cycles

• Technically curious, with a hands-on approach and engineering mindset

• Highly self-motivated and professional, with strong time management skills

• Willing and able to travel domestically, and occasionally internationally

Apply now  to join a company where quality, ingenuity, and long-term customer partnerships are the foundation of success.

Send your CV in WORD format  via the Apply Now link or email it to 
For a confidential chat, call Chanelle on 09 600 5151 .

Please note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 working days.

• Applicants must be based in New Zealand or Australia and hold valid NZ work rights.

• Full NZ driver’s license is required.

• Pre-employment medical, drug, and police checks apply.

Packaging & Labels Account Managers – this is your next career move!

Join a leading NZ manufacturer in a client-facing role where you'll take full ownership of a profitable portfolio, promoting sustainable and technically advanced flexible packaging solutions.

Why Work Here

• Existing portfolio  – nurture and grow relationships across a diverse client base

• Top salary  – $105K–$115K (depending on experience) + company car, tools of trade & KPI bonus

• Full product training  – with access to a dedicated local Technical Manager

• Supportive team  – friendly, professional, and passionate about the industry

• Autonomous role  – no micro-management and plenty of time with clients

• Office based in South-East Auckland

 About the Company

• A trusted, secure NZ manufacturer delivering customised, sustainable packaging

• Technically advanced, NZ-made solutions

• Strong values around innovation, service, and sustainability

• Longstanding partnerships with many of NZ’s top businesses

The Role

You'll be the key contact for clients across the mid to upper North Island, focusing on industrial, agriculture, and some primary food clients.

Your key responsibilities:

• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of accounts

• Spend most of your time visiting clients rather than in the office – typically two trips per month, each involving 2–4 nights away.

• Build multi-level relationships, including at the packaging plant level

• Identify and approach prospective clients within your region and industry segment

• Provide technical advice and solutions (mechanical/technical aptitude essential)

• Prepare quotes, proposals, and tenders

• Analyse margins, forecast sales, and manage stock levels

• Ensure exceptional service delivery and 100% customer satisfaction

What You’ll Bring

• Industry experience providing bespoke solutions – Packaging, Labels, or Manufacturing

• A can-do attitude, high energy, and a professional, approachable communication style

• At least 3 years’ experience in Account Management, KAM, or Territory/National Sales

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Proven experience with forecasting, margin analysis, and costings

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and confidence preparing tenders

• Mechanical/technical aptitude

• A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business, or Engineering is a bonus

• A full clean NZ Driver’s License and flexibility to travel (you manage your own schedule)

 Apply Now

If you’d love the opportunity to promote sustainable, NZ-made products in a highly autonomous, well-supported and well-rewarded role – Apply Now .

Please send your updated CV (Word format preferred). No cover letter required.
Contact: 
Phone: 09 600 5151

 Please Note

• A full NZ Driver’s License is required (a company vehicle is provided)

• You must be NZ-based  with valid work rights to be considered

• Pre-employment testing applies (after second interview), including a full medical

• Due to the number of applicants please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted (within 5 working days)