Business Development Manager Vet – 12m Contract Role

Role Overview

We’re looking for a commercially driven & passionate Business Development Manager to join our Purina Specialty Team and help accelerate the growth of our leading Purina Pro Plan portfolio across New Zealand’s North Island. The role involves building trusted partnerships with veterinary professionals, winning new business, and making a real impact on pet health through industry-leading nutrition solutions.

What You Will Do

Partner with veterinary professionals to grow the reach and impact of our market-leading Pro Plan portfolio. Win new business and strengthen existing customer relationships across your territory. Deliver training, events, and educational programs that support better pet health outcomes.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You’re passionate about pets and thrive on building meaningful relationships, uncovering new opportunities, and delivering results. Proven success in sales or business development role, with a strong track record of growing customer partnerships and winning new business.

Requirements

• Proven success in sales or business development role
• Strong commercial acumen
• Ability to identify opportunities, influence decision-making, and drive sustainable growth
• Confidence presenting, educating, and influencing customers through engaging training and value-led conversations
• A strategic and proactive approach, coupled with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities
• A solid understanding of the vet environment and customer needs, with a vet nursing experience, highly regarded
• Full unrestricted NZ Drivers Licence
• Full New Zealand working rights

Benefits

• Competitive salary + attractive bonus program
• Additional company contributions to KiwiSaver
• Fully maintained company vehicle, plus a company phone and tablet
• Up to 5 ‘KitKat Days’ each year to rest, recharge and support your wellbeing
• Personalised development and varied career opportunities within a global FMCG leader
• Wellbeing perks including free flu vaccinations, discounted private health insurance, and discounted gym memberships
• Access to Purchased Leave, Volunteering Leave, Sports Leave and Emergency Services Leave
• Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Discounts on Nestlé products and offers from our retail and service partners