Operations Manager

Salt Digital Recruitment; Wairau Valley; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Operations Manager to drive sales performance and lead a team in a dynamic retail environment in Wairau Valley, New Zealand. Ideal candidates should have proven sales leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for team development. This role offers a competitive salary with a company car and various benefits, with a focus on customer satisfaction and business growth.

Benefits

Competitive base salary + commission

Company car + fuel card

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Discounted health insurance

Supportive mentors

Innovative company culture

Full onboarding & training

Career pathways

Qualifications

• Proven sales leadership experience.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• High emotional intelligence and adaptability.
• Calmness under pressure and a humble, hands-on approach.
• Ability to communicate and build deep relationships.
• Intermediate Excel and Office 365 skills.
• A passion for team development and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the sales team to exceed KPIs.
• Drive engagement and performance through hands-on leadership.
• Actively sell new products.
• Collaborate with the Branch Manager to meet branch targets.
• Oversee all sales admin tasks with precision and structure.
• Champion customer satisfaction using NPS feedback.
• Step up in leadership when required.

Skills

Sales leadership experience

Organisational skills

Emotional intelligence

Calmness under pressure

Communication skills

Excel and Office 365

Team development

Job description

Operations Manager

Lead. Inspire. Deliver.

We’re excited to continue our partnership with a global client to help them grow their business in New Zealand. This opportunity is based in one of their flagship stores, offering the chance to showcase your passion for leadership, performance, and variety in a fast-paced retail environment.

Your Role

As the Operations Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the success of the branch. You’ll lead a team of 8 – 10 sales professionals, ensuring best practice across all operations while delivering exceptional customer experiences. This role will see you working closely with the Branch Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the sales team to exceed KPIs
• Drive engagement and performance through hands-on leadership
• Actively sell new products
• Collaborate with the Branch Manager to meet branch targets
• Oversee all sales admin tasks with precision and structure
• Champion customer satisfaction using NPS feedback
• Step up in leadership when required, ensuring continuity and excellence

About You

You’re a customer-centric, results-driven leader who thrives in a dynamic environment. You bring:

• Proven sales leadership experience
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• High emotional intelligence and adaptability
• Calmness under pressure and a humble, hands-on approach
• Ability to communicate and build deep relationships
• Intermediate Excel and Office 365 skills
• A passion for team development and operational excellence

The Details

• Location: Auckland Northshore
• Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 8am-5pm (flexibility required at month-end)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive base salary + commission
• Company car + fuel card
• Paid parental leave
• Long service leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Supportive mentors to help grow your career
• Innovative, forward-thinking company culture
• Full onboarding & training
• Career pathways across the business

Ready to Drive Your Career Forward?

Apply now or contact Lliam Dermott on 022 300 3025 for a confidential conversation.

Looking for more sales opportunities in New Zealand?

Check out our website: https://welovesalt.com/nz/jobs/job-industry/sales

We’re proud to have been finalists for 2023 RCSA Awards in the Excellence in Client Service and Excellence in Candidate Care categories, and finalist for a 2023 SEEK Annual Recruitment Award in the Large Recruitment Agency of the Year category. At Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our continued success.

Job Information

• Job Reference: JO-2509-356555
• Salary: Commission + Car + Fuel Card
• Salary per: annum
• Job Duration:
• Job Start Date: ASAP
• Job Industries: Sales
• Job Locations: Wairau Valley
• Job Types: Permanent

Apply for this Job

To apply, please submit your application. For a confidential conversation, you may contact the recruiter listed above.