National Sales Manager

people2people

Auckland

On-site

NZD 130,000 - 140,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance
Commission incentives
Autonomy and influence
Australian leadership collaboration
Premium products
Strategy & growth

Job summary

people2people in Auckland leads a well-established business within a larger international group. The role combines hands-on sales activity with team leadership to lift performance, deepen customer relationships and bring structure and direction to the NZ operation.

You will work closely with Australian leadership, shaping strategy and driving growth. The position offers strong earning potential through commission, a vehicle allowance and a high-autonomy environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach and develop a national sales team
  • Drive revenue growth through both existing accounts and new business opportunities
  • Support the team in securing and closing complex sales opportunities
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and industry stakeholders
  • Develop sales plans, forecasts and growth strategies
  • Improve structure, processes and accountability across the sales function
  • Monitor performance against budgets, sales targets and KPIs
  • Represent the business at customer events, trade shows and industry functions

Skills

National sales leadership
Sales strategy development
Account management
Customer relationship management

Job description

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Join a well-established business that forms part of a larger international group, supplying market-leading equipment and solutions to customers across New Zealand. Working closely with Australian leadership and operations, you'll play a key role in strengthening the New Zealand business, leading an experienced team and driving commercial performance in a highly specialised market.

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity where you'll combine hands-on sales activity with team leadership, helping lift performance, strengthen customer relationships and bring greater structure, accountability and direction to the business.

He aha koe e whiwhi ai? | What’s in it for you?

You'll join a supportive, collaborative workplace where your contribution will have a genuine impact.

  • Salary package: $130,000-$140,000 base salary
  • Vehicle allowance and fuel card
  • Commission and incentive structure with strong earning potential
  • High level of autonomy and influence
  • Work closely with Australian leadership and the wider international group
  • Represent premium products with a strong reputation in the market
  • Opportunity to shape strategy, improve processes and drive growth
  • Supportive and experienced team culture

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role

This is a broad commercial leadership role responsible for driving sales performance across New Zealand while maintaining key customer relationships and supporting your team to achieve strong results. You'll provide day-to-day leadership, help close complex opportunities, develop sales strategies and strengthen processes that support long-term growth.

With a combination of people leadership, account management and business development responsibilities, you'll play a critical role in lifting performance, retaining customers and helping the wider team succeed.

Ngā kawenga | Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, coach and develop a national sales team
  • Drive revenue growth through both existing accounts and new business opportunities
  • Support the team in securing and closing complex sales opportunities
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and industry stakeholders
  • Develop sales plans, forecasts and growth strategies
  • Improve structure, processes and accountability across the sales function
  • Monitor performance against budgets, sales targets and KPIs
  • Represent the business at customer events, trade shows and industry functions

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills & Experience

At people2people, Edge Recruitment and Frog Recruitment, we welcome everyone and encourage people to be their authentic selves. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruitment consultant so we can support your needs.

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