Title:  Sales & Marketing Assistant

DKSH Beauty & Wellness (formally CS&Co.) is New Zealand’s largest distributor of cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, wellness and haircare products. We proudly connect New Zealand with the World of Beauty and represent market leading brands including Natio, Trilogy, O.P.I, Rimmel London, Sally Hansen, Clairol, Gucci, Fudge, SKYN and many more.

Sales & Marketing Assistant

We are looking for a dynamic Sales & Marketing Assistant to support our growing Cosnova portfolio, including cult-favourite brands Essence and Catrice. Based in our Mangere office, this varied and fast-paced role offers the opportunity to work across brand, sales, trade marketing, merchandising and business administration.

If you're highly organised, data-savvy, and have a passion for beauty or FMCG – this is your chance to shine.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Client Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Cosnova Germany, managing all day-to-day business queries
• Prepare for and actively contribute to monthly business review meetings with Cosnova
• Compile and distribute monthly sales reports and market activity reviews
• Maintain and share cosmetic stand tracking and forecasting documents with Cosnova

Forecasting & Stock Management

• Contribute to our S&OP process and forecast for new product launches and promotions
• Maintain the master range plan and communicate updates to internal and external stakeholders

Brand & Sales Support

• Prepare retailer and brand presentations
• Manage promotional calendars and monthly sales reporting
• Partner with key accounts like Farmers and The Warehouse
• Support the Pharmacy sales team with selling tools and materials

Trade Marketing & Merchandising

• Create monthly merchandising briefs and coordinate execution
• Lead cosmetic stand installations and maintenance projects
• Ensure best-in-class visual merchandising in-store

Business Administration

• Set up and maintain SAP master data and pricing files
• Manage product data across internal systems (Toniq, Exceedra)
• Keep our ecommerce image libraries and rich copy up to date

Merchandising & Logistics

• Coordinate nationwide send-outs and maintain fixture records
• Liaise with merchandising partners to ensure smooth execution

About You:

• 1–2 years’ experience in a sales, marketing, or coordination role (FMCG or retail environment preferred)
• Experience managing a brand would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Comfortable working with systems – SAP experience a plus
• Proactive and collaborative with great communication skills
• Passion for beauty, cosmetics or consumer goods is a bonus!

You’ll be part of a supportive and high-performing team, working with globally recognised brands and gaining exposure across marketing, sales, supply chain and retail execution. We offer the opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Apply now with your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’re excited about joining our team.