About the Company:
This national wholesale distributor operates across New Zealand with key distribution hubs in Auckland and Christchurch. With a reputation for premium product partnerships and a strong foothold in the automotive sector, they pride themselves on customer-centric service and a highly engaged sales force.
The team culture is down-to-earth and supportive, with a renewed focus on performance, alignment, and growth.
They’re now looking to strengthen their Bay of Plenty presence by hiring a relationship-focused sales professional for the Tauranga region.
Please note, official title is Sales Representative.
About the Role:
This is a well-established territory with a warm portfolio of loyal customers in place. You’ll be joining a supportive national sales team and reporting to the National Sales Manager.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and growing a large existing client base across the Tauranga region.
- Identifying and converting new business opportunities.
- Building long-term relationships with workshop managers, retailers, and service providers.
- Acting as a trusted advisor by educating customers on products, promotions, and performance benefits.
- Regular in-person customer visits and sales forecasting.
- Ensuring sales activities and CRM updates are completed consistently.
- Some travel required (approximately two nights per fortnight).
About You:
We’re looking for someone who brings strong commercial acumen and a genuine passion for customer relationships, with proven B2B sales/account management experience.
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Have a track record in territory sales, account management, or customer-facing field roles.
- Personable, and genuinely curious about customer needs.
- Bring energy and professionalism, with a solutions-focused mindset.
- Are comfortable working independently while staying closely connected to your team.
- Know how to structure your week and drive outcomes.
- Have a current full driver’s licence.
- Experience in automotive, industrial, or FMCG sales is a bonus!
Apply Now!
To find out more, please get in touch with Siobhan Chaney on 0272062735 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
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