Sales & Account Management
Permanent
Auckland
Posted 16/04/2026

National Key Account Manager

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About the Opportunity 
Service Foods is one of New Zealand’s leading foodservice businesses – proudly Kiwi-owned and operated, with a strong national footprint and a reputation for quality, service and long-term customer partnerships.

With real scale, strong ambition and a values-led culture, Service Foods is focused on continuing to grow its national customer base while lifting the capability of its sales function. This role is a chance to join that journey in a high-impact position with genuine visibility and long-term opportunity.
  • Take ownership of a portfolio of strategic national customers while also driving new business growth.
  • Build account plans that increase revenue, improve margin and strengthen long-term customer partnerships.
  • Lead high-quality commercial conversations with senior stakeholders across complex customer groups.
  • Work closely with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and strong national service outcomes.
  • Join a business looking to lift sales capability and build the best-performing team in the market.
What You’ll Bring
  • Proven success in account management, business development or strategic B2B sales.
  • Strong commercial acumen, including confidence around pricing, margin and negotiation.
  • The ability to grow existing accounts while also hunting and converting new opportunities.
  • Polished communication and presentation skills, with credibility at senior stakeholder level.
  • A disciplined, proactive and accountable approach, with strong CRM and sales planning habits.
What’s on Offer 
  • A high-impact national role with real scope to shape growth and make your mark.
  • The chance to join one of New Zealand’s leading Kiwi-owned foodservice businesses.
  • Strong career upside for someone with the ambition to grow into broader leadership over time.
  • A collaborative, values-led culture with the scale, infrastructure and market presence to support success.
  • A competitive package, incentive opportunity and tools of the trade.
Next Steps? 

To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch.

For any questions give Ben a call on 0274 656 903 and quote Job ID: 17679 for a confidential chat.

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.  

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