Architectural Specification Consultant

DuluxGroup; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Discretionary/annual bonus

Job summary

DuluxGroup in Auckland is seeking a commercially driven Architectural Specification Consultant to influence major commercial and residential projects. This role rewards relationship building, early opportunity identification and succession potential within our market-leading brand.

You will develop opportunities with architects, designers and specifiers, influence product specifications, deliver CPDs and manage a growing project pipeline across the DuluxGroup portfolio.

Qualifications

• Proven success in B2B sales or business development
• A strong hunter mentality and proactive approach to winning new business
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Strong planning, organisation and territory management capability
• Confidence managing multiple stakeholders and long sales cycles
• A commercially minded, self-motivated approach

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with architects, designers and specifiers across Auckland
• Influence product specifications and identify opportunities early in the project lifecycle
• Deliver customer presentations, CPDs and product recommendations
• Manage a pipeline of projects, leads and customer activity through CRM
• Drive new business growth while uncovering opportunities across the broader DuluxGroup portfolio
• Support life, total permanent disability and health insurance offerings to customers
• Exclusive discounts on DuluxGroup products and partner offers
• We will match up to 4% of your salary to Kiwisaver
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks partner leave
• Market leading learning, development and career pathways
• Access to our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
• Recognition programs that celebrate your impact

Skills

B2B sales

Hunter mentality

Communication

Planning & organisation

Stakeholder management

Self-motivated

Job description

• Career growth with a market-leading brand and succession potential
• Autonomous role influencing major commercial & residential projects
• Bonus, insurance and strong earning potential for top performers

About Us

For over a century, our Paints & Coatings brands have helped shape the homes, buildings, and infrastructure that define Australia and New Zealand. From protecting iconic landmarks to adding colour to everyday spaces, our work makes a lasting impact.

Proudly part of the DuluxGroup and home to some of the region’s most trusted and beloved brands including Dulux, Berger, Acratex, British Paints, and Porter’s Paints - you’ll be joining a team of passionate people globally who are proud to create, innovate, and lead.

We’re consistently recognised as one of ANZ’s most trusted brands, and we’re committed to building better futures - for our customers, our communities, and our people.

What You’ll Be Doing

We're looking for a commercially driven Architectural Specification Consultant to join our Dulux team in Auckland. This is more than a traditional specification role. We're seeking an experienced relationship builder and business developer who can influence key stakeholders, identify opportunities early in the project lifecycle, and become a trusted partner to the architectural community. This role has genuine succession potential and the opportunity to evolve into a broader leadership position over time

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with architects, designers and specifiers across Auckland
• Influence product specifications and identify opportunities early in the project lifecycle
• Deliver customer presentations, CPDs and product recommendations
• Manage a pipeline of projects, leads and customer activity through CRM
• Drive new business growth while uncovering opportunities across the broader DuluxGroup portfolio
• Let us support you with Life, total permanent disability and Health Insurance
• Exclusive discounts on DuluxGroup products and partner offers
• We will match up to 4% of your salary to Kiwisaver
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks partner leave
• Market leading learning, development and career pathways
• Access to our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
• Recognition programs that celebrate your impact

What we're looking for

You might come from building products, construction, technical sales or another project-based B2B environment. What's most important is your ability to build relationships, create opportunities and drive outcomes.

You'll bring:

• Proven success in B2B sales or business development
• A strong hunter mentality and proactive approach to winning new business
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Strong planning, organisation and territory management capability
• Confidence managing multiple stakeholders and long sales cycles
• A commercially minded, self-motivated approach

Progressing your career with the DuluxGroup means being part of a network of over 8000 employees globally who believe in our purpose to ‘Imagine a Better Place’

With origins dating back to 1918, we are a leading marketer and manufacturer of iconic brands such as Dulux, Selleys, Cabots, Yates and B&D to name a few.

By joining us, you will be a part of a long term strategy to deliver profitable growth through brand leadership, innovation and customer intimacy. We are committed to internal mobility and growth while fostering an inclusive culture with flexible work options.