Merchandiser Manager (Retail)

Location: Hamilton, New Zealand; servicing the Central North Island with regular travel, occasional overnight stays, and trips as far as Gisborne.

Company

hirify.global makes, moves, and sells Coca-Cola and other beverage brands across 31 countries.

What you will do

• Lead, coach, and develop approximately 30 Merchandisers while driving performance and safe work practices.
• Spend time in trade coaching the team and deliver strong merchandising execution across the region.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Manage workforce planning, rosters, and resources against service and budget requirements.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll, reporting, and compliance activities.

Requirements

• Proven leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Confidence providing feedback and managing performance conversations.
• Strong planning, administration, and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining focus on team performance, customer outcomes, and operational excellence.

Nice to have

• Experience in FMCG, retail, merchandising, or field sales.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time Sunday-to-Thursday role.
• Free monthly product allowance, tools-of-trade vehicle, and free car parking at CCEP locations.
• Wellbeing support including a gym subsidy, proactive healthcare, medical insurance, and an EAP helpline.
• Learning and development programs, recognition programs, conferences, competitions, and employee experiences.
• Inclusive workplace welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities, health or mental health requirements, and neurodivergent individuals.

Hiring process

• Applications close on 13 November; applications are reviewed as they arrive and the advert may close early if the position is filled.
• Applicants may request adjustments or support during the recruitment process.