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Sales, Marketing & Digital

Permanent and Contract recruitment solutions

Your Sales, Marketing & Digital Recruitment Partner

We are sales, marketing and digital recruitment experts and this skill set has been in our blood since our co-founders established their first specialist sales and marketing recruitment agency 25 years ago.

Our specialist team are subject matter experts with particular connections across FMCG, consumer, retail, services (including telco, utilities, financial services, technology, SaaS and construction) and government sectors.

Recruiting across a wide range of clientele and industries, from enterprise businesses, government organisations, to SMEs and startups, we apply our market knowledge and consulting skills to ensure you get the best possible hiring outcome.

We invest in long-term partnerships and spend time understanding your organisation’s vision, structure, strategy, and culture, so we can align our recruitment process and tell an authentic story to prospective talent.

We are supported by Tribe’s Research and Knowledge Team who provide the data, insights, and technology to ensure we are at the forefront of market trends. Our Digital Marketer will ensure that your job opportunity gets noticed, allowing us to combine compelling and engaging content with our own extensive networks and our research capability. That combination is a robust value proposition that will help us forge a strong ongoing partnership.

What we Recruit


A snapshot of the types of roles we recruit

"I reflected last week, that six months ago we had no people and no office in New Zealand. Six months later and we have a nearly full team of top talent. Tribe have been amazing!"

Andrew Clarke, Managing Director ANZ
Vinarchy

"Rachael was great to work with. She was always available to help, and once we wanted to make an offer, she guided that process through to a successful hire. I wouldn't hesitate to use Tribe and Rachael again in future."

Eleanor Buchan, GM Marketing
Electric Kiwi

"Working with Siobhan was a seamless and efficient process. The speed and professionalism throughout the recruitment process was exceptional. Tribe made the whole experience stress-free. Highly recommend Siobhan for her friendly, responsive service."

Rebecca Flavell, Head of Marketing
Fullers 360

“Rachael and Tribe delivered spectacularly! Their efficiency and understanding of our specialised needs was nothing short of brilliant. Tribe doesn't just fill positions—they solve business-critical challenges with remarkable speed and precision.”

Alex Radford, Co-founder & Partner
D3 Agency

“Suzie's professionalism, energy and attentiveness stood out from the start, but what truly impressed us was the genuine care she took in understanding the exceptional culture we’ve built at MTF. We couldn’t be happier.”

Natasha Callister, Chief Commercial Officer
MTF Finance

"With regard to our recent CMO appointment, Tribe hit it out of the park. Cameron is an absolute professional – he understood our needs and took the time to understand our business. The process was great with some really good candidates put forward!"

John van Rensburg, (Former) CEO
Bevie

"The rigour of Suzie’s methodology, a strong advertising campaign supported by targeted outreach and a transparent, structured process made for a seamless process. Tribe delivered. We're delighted with the outcome for the Kordia Head of Sales role."

Glen White - Executive General Manager
Kordia

Our partners include

Electric Kiwi
Foodstuffs NZ
Sky
Calbee
ASB
Mercury
Cure Kids
Les Mills
Wet Forget
Mitre 10
Yealands Wine Group

Get in Touch

Looking to grow your team or find your tribe? Get in touch with the team today!

Meet the Team

Suzie Gates

Head of Sales, Marketing & Digital

+64 22 159 9311
LinkedIn

Suzie is the Head of Sales, Marketing, & Digital team. Previously a senior suit in advertising agencies, coupled with 8 + years NZ recruitment experience in NZ, she understands what clients/candidates need, bringing industry insight, energy & a relationship-first approach to every interaction.

Josh Pidduck

Sales & Marketing - Consumer

+ 64 22 639 2831
LinkedIn

Josh specialises in FMCG sales & marketing recruitment across NZ. With global experience and a BCom, he brings strong networks, market insight, and a relationship-first approach to connecting top talent with the right opportunities.

Vic Jack

Digital

+64 21 552 550
LinkedIn

With 20+ years in recruitment, talent and people strategy, Vic combines a love of tech and entrepreneurship with a sharp commercial mindset and a very human approach. A designer by training, founder and natural connector, she loves bringing great people and ideas together to build businesses that thrive.

Siobhan Chaney

Sales and Marketing - Services

+64 27 206 2735
LinkedIn

Siobhan is a Senior Consultant with 6+ years’ experience recruiting intermediate to senior roles in sales, marketing, and communications. Working across permanent and contract roles, connecting great people with great opportunities and building strong, long-term relationships.

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Latest Jobs

Looking for your next role? Take a look at our latest jobs.

Sales & Account ManagementPermanentAuckland

Head of Ethnic Channel

About the Opportunity Service Foods is a leading privately owned food service distribution business with a nationwide footprint. This role leads the Ethnic Food Division, with a strong foundation and significant growth potential. You will lead the commercial result and set the plan with clear targets, pricing discipline and operating rhythm. You will align two channels, direct and retail into ethnic grocery, and food service through the branch network. In the first phase you will also oversee key operational disciplines and maintain the status quo. What You’ll Bring Proven commercial leadership with P&L ownership in FMCG, importing, food distribution or a trading business. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with suppliers and customer groups. Confidence working across cultures and building trust with Indian-owned customers and partners, Hindi language capability is an advantage. Ability to build structure without bureaucracy, with clear plans, cadence and accountability. A practical operator mindset, comfortable rolling up your sleeves and lifting discipline. A collaborative leadership style that brings people with you across sales, operations and wider stakeholders. What’s on Offer A rare opportunity to lead a specialised division and genuinely shape how it grows. High visibility role working closely with senior leadership and influencing a national sales network. Real scope to build out capability and team structure as momentum builds. Exposure to international supply and category development, including travel as relationships mature. A values-led business that backs disciplined execution, collaboration and continuous improvement. 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 Josh Pidduck call on +64 22 639 2831 and quote Job ID: 18755 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. Tribe is a group of specialist teams, each of who truly understand their world, and together they partner to understand yours. Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or recruiting, we’re all about bringing people together for a shared purpose. Find your people.

Sales & Account ManagementPermanentAuckland

Key Account Executive

About the Opportunity CDB Group is an entrepreneurial, innovative business distributing consumer electrical products across NZ and Australia. This Key Account Executive role supports the consumer electronics portfolio including GoPro, Smart Calendar, and MyFirst (kids tech). You’ll report to the Business Manager and together you’ll run the day-to-day product and commercial engine for the division, so it’s a role with real variety and visibility. The mix is sales support, coordination, and delivery: stock forecasting, product documentation, managing samples/spares, supporting customer and consumer queries, and helping execute programs with retail partners. Full-time, office-based in Rosedale, with the business moving into a new purpose-built Whenuapai facility in early 2027. What You’ll Bring Around 3+ years’ experience in a commercial role such as sales support, junior account management, category/product support, or retail/supplier-side coordination. Confidence communicating with stakeholders and supporting meetings, submissions, and program execution. Strong Excel skills and comfort working with commercial metrics like sales, margin, pricing, and stock. High attention to detail, especially across product documentation, packaging/artwork, and process. A teachable, proactive style and a genuine appetite to learn and grow your career. What’s on Offer A high-learning role with broad scope across sales support, product, and execution. Exposure to well-known and emerging consumer electronics brands and major NZ retailers. A collaborative environment that values initiative and development. Variety in your day and a clear pathway toward stepping up over time. 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 Josh Pidduck a call on +64 22 639 2831 and quote Job ID: 18533 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. Tribe is a group of specialist teams, each of who truly understand their world, and together they partner to understand yours. Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or recruiting, we’re all about bringing people together for a shared purpose. Find your people.

Sales & Account ManagementPermanentAuckland

Key Account Manager

About the Opportunity CDB Group is an entrepreneurial, innovative business distributing market-leading consumer electrical brands across New Zealand and Australia. This Key Account Manager role sits in the appliances portfolio across SodaStream, NutriBullet and Instant Pot, with a strong focus on major NZ retail partners including Noel Leeming, JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman, plus grocery customers. You’ll own the day-to-day commercial rhythm across your accounts and categories, ensuring ranging, promotional plans, forecasting and in-store and online execution land on time and deliver results. This is a broad, hands-on role where you’ll work closely with internal teams across operations, marketing and wider commercial functions to keep momentum and solve problems fast. Full-time, office-based on the North Shore (Rosedale), with CDB moving into a new purpose-built Whenuapai facility in early 2027. What You’ll Bring Proven experience in key account management or account leadership in FMCG, consumer goods, appliances or a retail supplier/distribution environment. Strong commercial discipline: confidence working with sales, margin, pricing, promotional cadence and forecasting. Solid Excel capability and comfort interpreting sales data, asking smart questions, and turning insights into action. High attention to detail across submissions, product information, documentation and execution. A proactive, resilient, “make it happen” style. You build relationships, hold the room when needed, and follow through. What’s on Offer A high-ownership role with real impact across customer outcomes and category growth. Work with recognised, in-demand brands and major NZ retailers. Variety in your day across account management, forecasting, launches and execution. Join a business that values pace, initiative and people who back themselves. 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 Josh Pidduck a call on +64 22 639 2831 and quote Job ID: 18534 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. Tribe is a group of specialist teams, each of who truly understand their world, and together they partner to understand yours. Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or recruiting, we’re all about bringing people together for a shared purpose. Find your people.

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