Business Manager Global Brands NZ

Business Manager – Global Brands

Location: Auckland, NZ

Leadership role | Global brands | QSR focus

At Detmold Group, we partner with some of the world’s most recognised food and retail brands to deliver innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. We are now seeking a Business Manager – Global Brands to lead and grow a portfolio of strategically critical customers in New Zealand.

This is a high-impact, senior role at the heart of our Global Brands business. You will lead a small, capable team and work closely with local and Global stakeholders to drive growth, customer loyalty and long‑term value.

About the role

Reporting to the Group Manager – Global Brands, you will take end‑to‑end ownership of several complex, high‑value accounts, predominantly within the QSR sector. Key focuses include:

• Owning and growing global and local brand relationships, including major QSR and retail brands
• Developing and executing strategic account plans that deliver profitable, sustainable growth
• Winning new business while strengthening and expanding existing partnerships
• Acting as the senior commercial lead and trusted advisor for your customers
• Leading, coaching and mentoring a small team (2 account coordinators) to achieve their full potential
• Driving NPD initiatives, commercial negotiations and joint business planning
• Partnering effectively with internal teams across supply chain, marketing, innovation and operations
• Operating with urgency, accountability and a strong customer lens in a matrixed, trans‑Tasman environment

What we’re looking for

You are an accomplished commercial leader who delivers results, builds followership and sees opportunity where others see complexity.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in a senior account or business management role within FMCG, QSR, distribution or packaging
• A strong track record of growing major customers and winning new business
• Demonstrated people leadership capability, including coaching and developing high‑performing teams
• Commercial sharpness, financial acumen and confidence in negotiations
• The ability to influence across complex internal and external stakeholder groups
• Energy, agility and professionalism — you lead by purpose, conviction and example

If you’re driven by achievement, thrive in fast‑paced environments and want to play a key role in shaping the future of a global brands business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Detmold Group and make a meaningful impact with some of the world’s most recognised brands.

About us

The Detmold Group is a family-owned and operated global business, partnering with some of the world’s largest and most iconic food and retail brands to create world-class packaging for a better tomorrow. 

Our business is focused on making a positive impact for our people, our partners and our planet whilst keeping our customers at the core of everything we do. Relentlessly looking for ways to improve quality, service, and efficiency, we are driven to improve the way the world experiences packaging.

Employee safety is our priority, and we want our people to be 100% SAFE & WELL. 

Please note, applicants must have New Zealand work rights.

While applications must be made online, confidential questions are welcome by contacting Jennifer Pryor, Talent Acquisition Partner - careers@Detmoldgroup.com

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

If you would like to provide a cover letter as part of your application, please attach it to your resume and upload as one document.