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Job Title: South Island Territory Manager (Permanent Full-Time)
Location: Canterbury-based, covering the South Island (Nelson/Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago & Southland)
Salary Package: $60-$70K Base + $24K OTE Bonus + Car + Apple Package
Hours: Full-Time

About Koru Nutrition
At Koru Nutrition, we craft high-quality topical creams and natural health supplements that support active, healthy living for those over 55. We're looking for a driven, relationship-focused Sales Manager to take ownership of our well-established retail presence across the South Island.

Role Summary
This is a results-oriented role for someone who thrives on building relationships and closing deals. You'll inherit a strong base of South Island retail partnerships - your job is to drive sales across the region, strengthen those existing accounts, and secure new ones where the opportunity arises. If you're a natural communicator with a strategic mindset and a passion for making things happen, this could be your perfect fit.

What You'll Do

• Drive Sales: Implement strategies to maximise sales volume across the region while maintaining healthy margins.

• Build Relationships: Develop and maintain strong partnerships with retail accounts, becoming their trusted point of contact.

• Expand Distribution: Identify and secure new retail partnerships to grow our store presence across the South Island.

• Think Strategically & Track Performance: Contribute to the company's broader business strategy, monitor sales performance, and adjust your approach to meet targets.

• Collaborate Across the Business: Partner with other departments to support company-wide initiatives and ensure a joined-up approach.

Who You Are

• A Natural Relationship Builder: You know how to earn trust, maintain partnerships, and turn conversations into results.

• Results-Driven: You're focused on hitting targets and take pride in driving real business growth.

• Strategically Minded: You can see the bigger picture and align your day-to-day activity with long-term goals.

• A Strong Communicator: You're persuasive, professional, and confident — whether on the phone, in a meeting, or on the shop floor.

• Organised & Self-Motivated: You manage your own time well and thrive working independently across a large territory.

• Values-Driven: You demonstrate integrity, humility, gratitude, and excellence in all that you do.

Useful Skills & Experience

• Experience in sales account management

• A strong understanding of retail channels and how to grow presence within them.

• Confidence with CRM tools and using data to inform your approach.

• Essential: A clean, full driver's licence (this role involves regular travel across the region) and proficiency with common office software.

What We Offer

• Full-Time Role: A permanent position with the autonomy to own your region.

• Performance Bonuses: Rewarding results with monthly bonuses.

• Company Car, iPhone & iPad: Everything you need to manage your territory effectively.

• Supportive Team Culture: Join a values-led, friendly, and collaborative team.

• Room to Grow: As our business expands, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills and responsibilities.

• Product Perks: Enjoy a staff discount and a monthly allowance of Koru Nutrition products to support your own well-being.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're the type of person who builds strong partnerships and gets energy from driving a business forward, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please complete our online application form at https://korunutrition.typeform.com/SouthIslandTM. Applications submitted through Seek or any other channel will not be considered - our application form is the only way to apply for this role.