Sales Business Partner

Fletcher Building Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Laminex is seeking a Sales Business Partner to own a key Canterbury territory, including Christchurch and broader region. You will manage joinery and merchant customers, leveraging data insights to grow the portfolio and strengthen relationships.

In this autonomous, high-performing role, you will use Salesforce and other data tools to plan activities, monitor performance, and secure new opportunities while collaborating with internal teams for exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build trusted, long-term customer partnerships, identify growth opportunities, and drive profitable business outcomes.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively.
• Tech-savvy and data-driven, with proficiency in Salesforce, Excel, and AI-enabled Microsoft tools.
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• A growth mindset and willingness to embrace new technology and ways of working.
• The ability to work autonomously while also contributing positively to a close-knit, collaborative team

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen partnerships across an established portfolio of joiners, merchants and trade customers, driving customer loyalty and business growth.
• Execute structured sales plans and account growth strategies.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the territory.
• Utilise Salesforce and customer data to plan and execute meaningful customer interactions, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for growth
• Partner with customers to understand their business, challenges and future opportunities.
• Participate in trade events, customer functions, Master Joiners events, trade breakfasts and industry networking opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customers receive exceptional service and support.

Skills

Partnership building

Account management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Autonomy

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

AI-enabled Microsoft tools

Job description

Are you a sales superstar who loves using data and insights to identify opportunities, strengthen client partnerships, and achieve exceptional results? If you're highly organised, self-motivated, and thrive in an autonomous role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're looking for a Sales Business Partner to join our high-performing team and take ownership of a key territory across the Christchurch and wider Canterbury region. This is an exciting opportunity to represent market-leading brands, manage a portfolio of joinery and merchant customers, and drive growth through strategic account management and new business development.

The Opportunity

As Laminex continues its growth journey, you'll use data and insights to identify opportunities, expand market share, enhance customer engagement, and deliver strong commercial results across your territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen partnerships across an established portfolio of joiners, merchants and trade customers, driving customer loyalty and business growth.
• Execute structured sales plans and account growth strategies.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the territory.
• Utilise Salesforce and customer data to plan and execute meaningful customer interactions, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for growth
• Partner with customers to understand their business, challenges and future opportunities.
• Participate in trade events, customer functions, Master Joiners events, trade breakfasts and industry networking opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customers receive exceptional service and support.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Proven ability to build trusted, long-term customer partnerships, identify growth opportunities, and drive profitable business outcomes.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively.
• Tech-savvy and data-driven, with proficiency in Salesforce, Excel, and AI-enabled Microsoft tools.
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• A growth mindset and willingness to embrace new technology and ways of working.
• The ability to work autonomously while also contributing positively to a close-knit, collaborative team

Why Join Laminex?

Join a trusted market leader where you'll manage an established customer portfolio, enjoy the autonomy to make an impact, and be supported by a collaborative, high-performing team. With strong development opportunities and a culture that values success, Laminex offers the chance to build a rewarding long-term career. If you're passionate about building relationships, uncovering opportunities, and delivering exceptional customer outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.