NZ Market Manager


  • Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality.
  • Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple locations.

 

About the role
We are looking for a Market Manager to join the team at our Motueka office. You will be responsible for growing and managing sales of Talley’s seafood products across the New Zealand market, with a focus on fresh fish and key accounts in seafood.

As a Market Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing and growing seafood sales across the New Zealand market
  • Building strong relationships with key retail, foodservice and seafood customers
  • Identifying and developing new business opportunities
  • Managing pricing, product availability and market opportunities
  • Working closely with production, logistics and the wider sales team to ensure orders are delivered on time and to specification
  • Providing excellent customer service and professionally resolving issues
  • Monitoring sales performance, trends and customer activity
  • Completing sales administration and maintaining accurate documentation
  • Supporting new product opportunities and wider business initiatives

For this role, you’ll need:

  • Previous sales and/or account management experience, preferably within the FMCG or foodservice sector
  • Tertiary sales or market qualifications preferred, but not essential
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills across all levels of business
  • A proactive, resilient and results driven approach
  • The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a team environment
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • High attention to detail and sound numerical skills
  • A professional attitude with a willingness to learn and grow

 Travel throughout New Zealand is required as part of this role.

With Talley’s, you get:

  • Great working conditions
  • Annual wage reviews
  • Company laptop and cell phone
  • Generous staff discounts and perks
  • Selection of company clothing

About Talley’s

Talley’s is proudly New Zealand owned and operated, bringing the best New Zealand seafood and mussel products locally and to the world. With a large team of employees across multiple South Island locations, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do.

There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s—and it’s not just our nutritious, delicious food. We stand by the impeccable quality of our products and our growing team of skilled workers as we bring healthy, delicious food to dinner tables near and far. What really sets us apart is the fact that all our products come directly from and are processed in New Zealand, and our people are fundamental to our success.

To find out more, check out our company video below:

Ready to start?

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.

Is this role not the right fit for you? See our other openings at talleys.co.nz/careers.

 

Talley’s is a drug free workplace. All candidates may be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.

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Permanent

Job no: EOAJ60628

Location: Motueka, Head Office

Cost Centre: Sales

Closing Date: Sunday, 14 June 2026