Customer Manager - Food & Beverage/Consumer Goods

At New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) we use our extensive knowledge and global networks to help Kiwi businesses turn their global ambitions into reality. By supporting New Zealand businesses, we boost New Zealand's economy and reputation.  NZTE helps to share what is special about New Zealand with the rest of the world whilst fulfilling our purpose - to grow New Zealand companies internationally, bigger, better, faster, for the good of New Zealand.

Our Export Customers Team is on an exciting journey to deliver greater impact for our export customers. We’re looking for a passionate, customer-focused professional to join our Christchurch team as a Customer Manager, with a focus on the FBCG sector.   At NZTE, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and impact. You’ll have the freedom to work flexibly, think boldly, and make a real difference for New Zealand businesses on the world stage.

As Customer Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of helping New Zealand businesses grow internationally.

Your key responsibilities will include:

·       Building strong, trusted partnerships with customers (food, beverage and consumer goods exporters),

·       Gaining deep insight into their business models, challenges, and international ambitions,

·       Co-developing tailored work programmes to help them achieve their goals,

·       Applying strategic and critical thinking to solve complex problems,

·       Connecting customers with the right experts and global networks,

·       Collaborating with NZTE colleagues across New Zealand and around the world.

This is a dynamic role where your commercial expertise, creativity, curiosity and passion for New Zealand’s success will be highly valued. 

We are looking for a commercially savvy advisor with a strong background in the FBCG sector and a passion for helping New Zealand businesses thrive globally.

You’ll also bring:

·       Proven experience in export sales or international business growth

·       Deep understanding of FBCG ecosystems and business models

·       Strong relationship-building and influencing skills

·       Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently and credibly with stakeholders at all levels

·       Confidence in navigating strategic conversations and leveraging networks

·       A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a focus on impact

·       The ability to prioritise effectively and deliver results at pace

·       Curiosity, energy, and empathy to challenge and support customers in equal measure.

NZTE is a truly global organisation, giving you a wonderful experience of working with different cultures around the world as part of our everyday. We know that life is not all about work and we offer flexible working (3 days in the office or with customers). We will give you the right technology to allow you to work anywhere and balance your time. On top of this, we also offer 5 weeks annual leave so you can have that extra time in the year to enjoy what you love doing.

For more information about the role, please review the PD here: Customer_Manager_-_PD.  If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter by 11.59pm Sunday 1 March 2026 telling us why this role is the perfect fit for you.

Please note: We will be shortlisting candidates as applications are received. If you are interested in this position, please do not wait to apply as we may close the ad earlier than advertised.