Customer Shopper Marketing Executive (12-Month Fixed Term)

Join Vitaco – where leading health and wellness brands like Healtheries, Nutra-Life, Musashi, and Athena empower healthier living across New Zealand and beyond.

With over 100 years of heritage and a presence in 30+ countries, Vitaco is a market leader in supplements, healthy snacking, and sports nutrition. We’re passionate about delivering better health outcomes and supporting consumers to live well every day.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Customer Shopper Marketing Executive to join our Grocery team on a 12-month parental leave contract. This is a high-impact role where you’ll lead shopper and customer activations across the Grocery and Mass channels.

Reporting to the Head of Sales – Grocery NZ, you’ll work closely with our Key Account Managers, Brand, and Category teams to plan and execute campaigns that bring our brands to life in-store and beyond.

This role is based in our East Tamaki office.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Delivering best-in-class shopper campaigns that connect brand and shopper strategy across national, banner, and store-level executions
• Leading impactful in-store activations including sampling programs, PLRs, expos, and trade events that engage shoppers and drive conversion
• Managing the Grocery A&P budget, partnering with the sales team to optimise ROI and support commercial outcomes
• Owning the creative process—from writing briefs to managing retailer agency output—ensuring POS materials are aligned, on-brand, and effective
• Driving strong cross-functional collaboration across internal teams and external partners, including key accounts like Woolworths, Foodstuffs, and The Warehouse

What You’ll Bring

• At least six years’ experience in shopper marketing, trade marketing, or customer roles within FMCG
• Proven project management skills with the ability to engage and influence sales teams and stakeholders
• Experience managing budgets and shopper activations, ideally working alongside field sales teams
• Proficiency in shopper data tools such as Aztec, Quantium, and DHBY, alongside strong MS Office skills
• A Bachelor of Commerce, in Marketing or Communications, is desirable along with a flair for creative thinking and data-led strategy
• A collaborative, energetic approach with excellent communication, design and organisational skills

Why Join Vitaco?

• Work with iconic, trusted brands in a purpose-led, supportive culture
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a day off on your birthday
• Access wellness initiatives, staff discounts on our health products, and health insurance options
• Be part of a vibrant, collaborative team driving innovation in health and wellness

Ready to take the lead and make your mark in health & wellness?

Apply now via our Careers Page. Interviews may commence before the closing date.

This role is managed in-house by Vitaco’s recruitment team. Agencies – we appreciate your support, but no calls please.