Sales Manager - Fixed Term Parental Leave Cover

Skyline Enterprises; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyline Enterprises is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join the Skyline Rotorua team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover parental leave. Reporting to Head of Sales NZ and working with General Managers, you will drive domestic sales, strengthen trade relationships, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will develop and implement sales strategies, manage key trade relationships, support campaigns, attend trade events, and ensure Skyline Rotorua remains top-of-mind within the

Qualifications

• Proven sales, business development or account management experience.
• Strong relationship management with stakeholders.
• Experience creating and executing sales plans and growth initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience preparing reports and analyzing performance.
• Capable of coordinating trade, media, or stakeholder visits.
• Proactive, customer-focused with passion for delivering guest experiences.
• Knowledge of tourism industry and trade distribution channels (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies.
• Manage key trade relationships.
• Support sales campaigns and events.
• Attend trade events and trade visits.
• Strengthen domestic sales activity for Skyline Rotorua.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship management

Sales planning

Communication skills

Reporting & analysis

Event coordination

Customer focus

Tourism knowledge

Job description

• Full Time
• Application Closes 06 Nov 2026
• Bay of Plenty - Rotorua
• Sales Manager

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sales Manager to join our Skyline Rotorua team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover parental leave.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional who thrives on building strong partnerships, identifying growth opportunities, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Reporting directly into Head of Sales (NZ) and working closely with both the General Managers of our New Zealand sites, you will play a pivotal role in driving domestic sales activity, strengthening trade relationships, supporting business growth, and showcasing one of New Zealand's most iconic tourism attractions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies, managing key trade relationships, supporting sales campaigns, attending trade events, and ensuring Skyline Rotorua remains top-of-mind within the tourism and travel industry.

The perfect candidate will have

• proven experience in a sales, business development, account management, or related commercial role,
• strong relationship management skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders,
• experience developing and executing sales plans and growth initiatives,
• excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high level of professionalism,
• experience preparing reports, analysing performance, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement,
• confidence coordinating and hosting trade, media, or stakeholder visits and events,
• a proactive, customer-focused approach and a passion for delivering outstanding experiences,
• knowledge of the tourism industry and trade distribution channels would be advantageous.

Every Role Offers

• a fun, diverse working environment including free gondola and luge rides for family and friends.
• a place in a dynamic, values-driven and growing international organisation.

Join Our Team

No two days are ever the same at Skyline. We’re always aiming to share real fun with the world and make people smile. Our team thrives on meaningful connections with our guests, our community, and with each other. We relish the opportunity to share new skills in a unique and exciting working environment.

Please only apply if you have the right to legally work in New Zealand.