Area Sales Manager

MASCOT® WORKWEAR; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Annual bonus system

Comprehensive training

Job summary

MASCOT® WORKWEAR is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager in Christchurch to enhance our distributor network and drive sales. The role offers ownership of your territory and collaboration with a supportive international brand. Join a growing team that values proactive, result-oriented sales professionals.

With MASCOT, enjoy a competitive compensation package, training, and a workplace built on trust and collaboration. Your impact will contribute to our reputation as a global leader in workwear and safety footwear.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in field sales or distributor management.
• Proven track record of delivering results in a commercial environment.
• Strong relationship and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a strong distributor network.
• Drive sales through proactive pipeline management.
• Support partners with product knowledge and training.

Skills

Field sales experience

Distributor management

Strong relationship skills

Commercial mindset

Proactive approach

Job description

Location: NZ

Area Sales Manager – Workwear and Safety Footwear Sales, Christchurch – upper south island.

Join MASCOT and take ownership of your territory.

We’re looking for an experienced and driven sales professional to grow MASCOT’s presence in the larger Christchurch area / upper south island. This is a role for someone who enjoys working independently, building strong relationships, and delivering real commercial results.

At MASCOT, we value people who take initiative, back themselves, and follow through.

About The Role

As Area Sales Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing and growing our distributor network on the upper north island. You’ll manage your own pipeline, identify new opportunities, and work closely with partners to increase sales and brand presence.

You’ll have the freedom to run your territory – with the support of a strong international brand and local team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and grow a strong distributor network, including onboarding new partners and strengthening existing relationships
• Drive sales through proactive pipeline management, customer engagement and collaboration with distributors
• Support partners with product knowledge, training and in-store concepts such as Shop-in-Shop

What You Bring

• Solid experience in field sales, distributor management or a similar commercial role, with a track record of delivering results, preferably from the PPE business.
• A strong commercial mindset and the ability to identify, develop and close opportunities.
• A structured and self-driven approach, combined with strong relationship and communication skills.

Who You Are

• Proactive and comfortable working independently with full ownership of your territory
• Positive, practical and focused on finding solutions
• A team player who builds trust easily and follows through on commitments

Why join MASCOT?

MASCOT is a global leader in workwear and safety footwear, known for quality, innovation and strong partnerships. In New Zealand, we’re on a growth journey – and this role gives you the chance to make a real impact.

At MASCOT, you become part of a family-owned, international company with strong values and high ambitions. We offer:

• A workplace built on trust, respect, collaboration, and shared success – with continuous learning and development.
• Socially responsible production with SA8000 certification, clearly reflecting our company values.
• The market’s most comfortable and thoroughly tested products – something you will be proud to represent.
• A competitive compensation package matching your skills and capabilities: company car, phone, fixed base salary plus annual bonus system.
• Comprehensive training in our products, services, and sales tools through structured onboarding and close sparring with management.

Ready to take the lead?

If you’re an experienced sales professional who enjoys ownership, responsibility and building strong commercial relationships, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today – we review applications on an ongoing basis.

MASCOT is a Danish family-owned company built on strong family values. As a "Mascoteer," you join 4,000+ colleagues across multiple countries. Our ambition is to develop, produce, market, and sell the world’s best workwear and safety footwear.