Grow key accounts, own product portfolios, and partner with customers across food and life sciences.
03rd January, 2026
As recruitment consultants specialising in technical and commercial roles, we’re working closely with a well-established food and life science ingredients business to help them secure a high-calibre Account and Product Manager.
This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who enjoys owning customer relationships, developing product groups, and working at the intersection of science, sales and strategy.
What you will do:
Manage and grow a portfolio of key B2B customers across food, beverage and related industries
Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing and new accounts
Act as the commercial and technical interface between customers, suppliers and internal teams
Own designated product groups, including business planning, forecasting and supplier liaison
Negotiate pricing, contracts and commercial terms, and manage CRM reporting
Stay close to market trends, competitor activity and customer needs
What we are looking for:
Proven experience in B2B technical sales, account management or product management
Background in food science, food technology or a related discipline is a strong advantage
Strong relationship builder who can engage credibly with technical and commercial stakeholders
Commercially astute, organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities
High level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality
What’s in it for you:
A senior, visible role with real influence over customers and product strategy
Exposure to innovative ingredients and well-regarded international supply partners
A collaborative, values-driven culture with strong technical backing
Opportunity to grow a portfolio and leave a lasting commercial impact
How to apply Click APPLY NOW we look forward to seeing your CV. We'll be back in the office from the 12th of Jan and will begin to review CVs that month.
To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, or resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
Scitex specialises in permanent, contract and temporary recruitment – and has done so since 1987. We are here to engineer better Mondays. #SCR-belinda-mckenzie