Sales Jobs
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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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Sales Rep
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
28 February 2024
About the Company
• A leader within their industry this leading building products supplier is committed to growing their market share, they place a high level of importance on delivering on promises and providing the market with an extensive product range.
• They have a strong team culture and operate in accordance with family values. They are actively expanding across the North Island, with a strong hold within the Auckland market.
• An opportunity has become available for an experienced building products sales representative, to make their mark and to become a part of this business's success story.
About the Role
Business Development Manager
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
23 February 2024
About the Company
Our client is a leading NZ business within their category. The company is growing rapidly and is seeking a Business Development Manager to join the team and grow business across the greater Auckland Area. This is a successful business where an ambitious and self-motivated salesperson will excel and take on more responsibility as the business grows.
About the Role
The BDM role is predominantly working from your car chasing new business - offering you the flexibility and opportunity to hunt new business while being rewarded with a compelling commission scheme for each new account you close. When not on the road, you'll be in the office booking meetings and using LinkedIn and other tools to connect to the right new businesses and potential clients.
You will be required to travel nationally at times to pitch for new national business - this means nights away from home and the flexibility in your lifestyle to accommodate this need.
Account Manager
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
23 January 2024
About the Company
Our client is a well-established, successful, organisation in the travel industry. They are a NZ born business with a global reach.
This is a business who truly care about their people – with flexible/hybrid working options, extra days off, highly subsidised health insurance, subsided public transport, enhanced parental leave and a wellbeing and cultural programme this organisation has a never-ending list of perks and extra benefits.
About the Role
Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Account Manager will be responsible for building and fostering relationships with a portfolio of customers, including identifying new opportunities. You will enable a long-term trusting partnership that creates the best results for customers and the business.
Head of Retail
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
19 February 2024
About the Company
Our awesome client has several stores in NZ and a strong online presence.
A well-known brand in their category with a stunning range of target market appropriate apparel and accessories
This is a genuine brand that really understands their audience.
Keeping abreast of the latest trends as well as ensuring their apparel is priced appropriately, they have their consumers coming back for more.