Business Development Manager Vet - 12m Contract Role

POSITION SNAPSHOT 

• 12-month contract role
• Location – Auckland, Wellington, Waikato, Bay of Plenty
• Fully maintained company vehicle, plus a company phone and tablet provided.

THE OPPORTUNITY 

At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted company in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them.  

We’re dedicated to improving the health and lifestyle of cats and dogs through quality nutrition and care. Put simply, we believe a healthy pet makes for a happier home and our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care. 

The bonds we have with our pets nourish their lives as well as ours – we truly believe Pets and People are better together.  

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. 

More than a sales role, this is an opportunity to build trusted partnerships with veterinary professionals, win new business, and make a real impact on pet health through industry-leading nutrition solutions. 

TRAVEL REQUIIREMENTS 

• Regular travel across New Zealand's North Island, including approximately 3 nights away per month.
• Visit veterinary clinics to build relationships, deliver training, and support customers in the field.
• Occasional overnight travel for sales meetings, industry events, and team gatherings. 

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF... 

• 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.
• Build strong connections with veterinary clinics, breeder communities, and key industry partners.
• Collaborate across Sales, Marketing, and Veterinary teams to drive growth and customer success.
• Monitor performance, uncover opportunities, and execute plans that deliver results.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL 

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.  
• Strong commercial acumen, with the 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.
• A genuine passion for helping veterinary professionals deliver better outcomes through industry-leading nutrition solutions.
• Full unrestricted NZ Drivers Licence 

 
Full New Zealand working rights and applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role. 

BENEFITS  

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader. 

In addition, we offer: 

• 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

OUR STORY 

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment, embracing innovation, and empowering people and teams to win. 

We aim to hire respectful, curious, value driven and inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.