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Sales representatives promote, market and sell products or services to business and professional establishments, or wholesale or retail outlets. This role is integral to the functioning of product, service, and sales-based businesses, and sales representatives are often the face that represents the company. It’s important to be well-presented, confident, and good with people if you wish to pursue a career in sales.
Sales representatives earn a salary and may also earn bonuses based on meeting sales targets.
According to Careers NZ, chances of getting a job as a sales representative are good due to growth in retail sales.
Responsibilities of Sales Representatives
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Visit clients to talk about, demonstrate and take orders for products and services
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Arrange contract and payment details, and for delivery or installation of products
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Train clients in how to use products
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Answer client enquiries, deal with complaints and arrange for servicing of faulty goods
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Keep sales records and predict future market trends
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Find and contact potential clients, and develop sales ideas to attract more clients
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Organise sales budgets
Demand and Areas of Specialty
Retail sales have been growing in recent years. This should lead to increased numbers of jobs for sales representatives.
Sales representatives often specialise in particular types of products in various retail or wholesale firms. Sales representatives may move into related fields, such as advertising and marketing.
After gaining experience, some sales representatives start their own businesses selling products.
Roles in Sales
The following occupations are related roles or alternative titles. Some of the roles may require a higher level of skill than entry-level sales representatives.
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Advertising, Sales, and Marketing Manager
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Agricultural Field Representative
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Customer Service Representative
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Insurance Agent
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Marketing Representative
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Retail Sales Assistant
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Sales Representative
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Salesperson
Industry Snapshots
$45K-$60K p/a
Average salary of sales representatives in small to medium-sized companies
$50K-$70K p/a
Average salary for those working for large companies
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Regional Sales Executive
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Date:
2/03/2026
The Opportunity
A New Zealand-owned manufacturer in a premium construction niche is growing and looking for a Regional Sales Executive to build their Auckland region.
This role suits someone who plays the long game. You build credibility, stay organised, and win repeat work through consistent relationship development, not just quick wins.
The Role
You will run the sales process end to end across both channels, specification-led B2B and direct-to-customer, with a strong focus on customer expe…..
sales & customer support representative.
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
The Opportunity
Are you a commercially-minded sales professional who understands that the best growth comes from the right partnerships, not just any partnerships?
We are representing a globally loved, premium brand that is looking for a Sales-Focused Team Member to join their close-knit Wellington headquarters. This isn't a passive customer service role; it’s a proactive, relationship-driven position for someone who thrives on the phone, loves the "win" of a new stockist and takes pride in protecting a premium brand’s market position.
The Role
This is a "centre-of-the-action" position where you will manage a network of independent retailers across Australia and New Zealand. You’ll be responsible for:
Sales & Strategic Growth
Proactive Expansion: Engaging with existing bike and toy retailers to expand their product range and introduce new seasonal launches.
Targeted Onboarding: Researching and securing high-quality new stockists that align with the brand’s premium values.
Brand Integrity: Working with partners who value quality over price-cutting, ensuring the brand’s market position remains intact.
Premium Customer Operations
High-Touch Support: Handling inbound retail and wholesale inquiries across phone, email, LiveChat, and social media.
Technical Problem Solving: Guiding customers through product details, warranties, and coordinating repair requests with a regional network of agents.
Hands-on Execution: In this tight-knit team of 5, everyone "mucks in". You will pick, pack, and dispatch spare parts orders from the Wellington office to ensure a seamless post-purchase experience.
Process Improvement: Actively contributing ideas to improve website usability, FAQs, and the overall customer lifecycle
What You Bring
Sales DNA: You have a genuine sales mindset and are comfortable picking up the phone to pitch, influence and close.
Commercial Acumen: You understand margins, market positioning and the importance of long-term relationship building over a quick transaction.
Agility: You can pivot from a high-level sales Zoom call to solving a technical repair query or assisting with a community giveaway.
Tech Savvy: Experience with CRM systems, Shopify and Google Workspace is a major plus.
Why This Role?
A supportive, down-to-earth team based in a vibrant Wellington central office.
A paid day off for your birthday, a Winter Wellbeing Day and of course, your own premium gear from the brand’s range.
If you are a proactive self-starter who wants to own a sales pipeline while staying grounded in a hands-on team, we want to hear from you.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Date:
16/02/2026
The Opportunity
Are you a commercially-minded sales professional who understands that the best growth comes from the right partnerships, not just any partnerships?
We are representing a globally loved, premium brand that is looking for a Sales-Focused Team Member to join their close-knit Wellington headquarters. This isn't a passive customer service role; it’s a proactive, relationship-driven position for someone who thrives on the phone, loves the "win" of a new stockist and takes pride in pr…..
Head of Product
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Date:
2/03/2026
The Opportunity
This is a long-standing New Zealand wide supplier of industrial electrical cables and associated products.
While it sells mainly through national wholesale distributors, it is also exploring other channels.
The business is seeking to strengthen its product management discipline in an environment that already enjoys deep technical knowledge alongside strong customer relationships.
In a relatively stable market, wins are generated from well-executed product lifecycle management…..