Territory Manager

DuluxGroup; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life, disability & health cover

Parental leave 20 weeks

Kiwisaver matching

Discounts on DuluxGroup products

Wellbeing hub & EAP

Community Action Day

Job summary

Yates Group, part of the DuluxGroup, is seeking a commercially driven Territory Manager for North Auckland. This field-based role offers autonomy and the chance to rebuild market share across major retail and independent accounts.

You will identify growth opportunities, manage relationships and use data to drive category growth, promotions and commercial outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at closing sales, join us.

Qualifications

• Hunter mindset and strong commercial drive.
• Experience building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Ability to identify opportunities and turn insights into action.
• Strong planning, organisation and self-management skills.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
• Experience in hardware, retail, trade or FMCG is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of key retail accounts across North Auckland.
• Build strong customer relationships and identify opportunities to increase sales.
• Use data and insights to drive category growth, promotions and outcomes.
• Develop and execute territory plans delivering sustainable growth.
• Represent Yates in the field, partnering with customers to maximise performance.

Skills

Hunter mindset

Account management

Data-driven

Territory planning

Collaborative

Retail/Hardware experience (advantage)

Job description

• Proudly awarded New Zealand's most respected gardening brand for the last 14 consecutive years
• At Yates, we believe gardening is good for the soul-join us and grow more than just your career!
• Everything-flex: genuine flexibility for everyone, at every career stage

About Us

At Yates, we don't just grow gardens - we grow people, ideas, and communities. We have over 140 years of heritage and the #1 gardening brand in Australia and New Zealand, trusted by generations of growers. The Yates Group also includes Seasol and OCP, all trusted names in garden care.

But we're more than just Yates. As part of the DuluxGroup, we are connected to a family of iconic, market-leading brands that protect, maintain and enhance the spaces and places in which we live and work.

Our real secret? Our people. We're proud of the awesome culture we've built that is authentic, collaborative, inclusive, and full of energy. So, if you're driven by purpose and want to make a meaningful impact, this is where you belong.

What You'll Be Doing

At Yates, we're passionate about helping Kiwis create thriving gardens and outdoor spaces. We're looking for a commercially driven Territory Manager to join our sales team and take ownership of a key North Auckland territory (Northland, North and West Auckland)

This is an autonomous field-based role where you'll partner with customers, identify growth opportunities, and drive sales across a portfolio of major retail and independent accounts. You'll inherit a territory with significant potential and play a key role in rebuilding market share and strengthening customer relationships.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are customer-focused, and have strong sales and analytical skills, this role is for you! You'll be managing multiple tasks and competing priorities, but your passion for success and exceeding targets will keep you motivated.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of key retail accounts across North Auckland
• Build strong customer relationships and identify opportunities to increase sales and market share
• Use data and insights to drive category growth, promotions and commercial outcomes
• Develop and execute territory plans that deliver sustainable business growth
• Represent Yates in the field, partnering closely with customers to maximise performance
• Life, total permanent disability, and Health Insurance (medical and surgical cover)
• Give back to the communities in which we live and work, with our "Community Action Day" and other programs
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) topped up to your normal pay and 2 weeks paid partner leave available after 6 months
• We will match up to 4% of your salary to Kiwisaver
• Enjoy generous discounts on both DuluxGroup products and through our corporate partnerships
• Enjoy comprehensive, holistic health and well-being support, including our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support

What we're looking for

To be successful in this key role, you'll be highly motivated, proactive, and thrive when working independently. You'll bring a positive, can-do attitude and a strong work ethic, always energized by the thrill of chasing and closing a sale. Ideally, you will demonstrate:

You may already be a Territory Manager, Account Manager or Business Development professional looking for your next challenge. Most importantly, you'll bring:

• A proactive, hunter mindset and strong commercial drive
• Experience building and maintaining customer relationships
• The ability to identify opportunities and turn insights into action
• Strong planning, organisation and self-management skills
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn
• Experience in hardware, retail, trade, FMCG or related industries is advantageous, but not essential

Yates Group is proudly part of the DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be part of it!

You'll work with over 50 iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.

At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.

If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here.