Technical Sales Representative

DuluxGroup; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Total Permanent Disability Insurance

KiwiSaver matching

Wellbeing Hub

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Parental leave - 20 weeks

Discounts on DuluxGroup products

Career development and progression

Job summary

DuluxGroup Ltd. is seeking a commercially driven Technical Sales Representative to join the Specialised Construction Products (SCP) team in the Bay of Plenty. You will work with architects, designers, builders, contractors, plasterers and key construction stakeholders to grow specification opportunities and market share.

The role focuses on exterior plaster and cladding systems, with a strong emphasis on technical support, customer advocacy and relationship management. January start anticipated.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience with a track record of growing accounts.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with architects, builders and contractors.
• Good communication and networking skills; consultative approach for technical products.

Responsibilities

• Identify specification opportunities and grow market share in Bay of Plenty.
• Support customers with technical expertise on exterior plaster and cladding systems.
• Develop existing accounts while winning new business with architects, specifiers and contractors.
• Provide training and project support to ensure successful system specification and delivery.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Communication

Construction awareness

Job description

Specialized Construction Products offer cladding and plastering products that have been designed and developed to provide the very best in cavity-based building envelope solutions for New Zealand conditions. Specialised Construction Products is proudly part of the DuluxGroup, home to some of New Zealand and Australia's most iconic brands and 8000 employees globally.

Your Role

Ready to combine your sales expertise with technical construction solutions and build strong relationships across one of New Zealand's fastest-growing regions?

We're looking for a commercially driven Technical Sales Representative to join our Specialised Construction Products (SCP) team, servicing the Bay of Plenty. This is an opportunity to work with leading exterior plaster and cladding systems while partnering with architects, designers, builders, contractors, plasterers and key construction stakeholders.

This role is expected to commence in January.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Technical Sales Representative, you'll be responsible for identifying specification opportunities, growing market share and supporting customers with technical expertise across our specialist construction product range.

This is a highly relationship-focused role where you'll balance winning new business with developing existing accounts, working closely with architects, specifiers and contractors to ensure our systems are specified and delivered successfully.

• Grow sales and specification opportunities across the Bay of Plenty region
• Build relationships with architects, builders, contractors and plasterers
• Win new business while managing and developing existing accounts
• Provide technical advice, training and project support
• Drive market presence through customer engagement and networking
• Let us support you with Life, total permanent disability and Health Insurance
• Exclusive discounts on DuluxGroup products and partner offers
• We will match up to 4% of your salary to Kiwisaver
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks partner leave
• Market leading learning, development and career pathways
• Access to our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
• Recognition programs that celebrate your impact

What We’re Looking for

• Proven sales experience with a strong ability to build and grow customer relationships
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with a passion for winning new business
• Experience within construction, plastering, cladding, coatings or related building products
• Strong communication, networking and stakeholder management skills
• A consultative, solution-focused mindset with the ability to learn and apply technical product knowledge

Why Join Us?

Progressing your career with the DuluxGroup means being part of a network of over 8000 employees globally who believe in our purpose to ‘Imagine a Better Place’

With origins dating back to 1918, we are a leading marketer and manufacturer of iconic brands such as Dulux, Selleys, Cabots, Yates and B&D to name a few.

By joining us, you will be a part of a long term strategy to deliver profitable growth through brand leadership, innovation and customer intimacy. We are committed to internal mobility and growth while fostering an inclusive culture with flexible work options.