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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Regional Sales Executive
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Date:
1/05/2026
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…..
Business Development Manager
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Full Time
Date:
19/01/2026
Love sales? Ready to earn big and own your territory? Join Parcelmate and drive growth across NZ!
Flexibility to work from home
Competitive base salary + quarterly bonus + commission (OTE $130K+)
Autonomy to own a NZ-wide territory and drive growth
About the Company
Parcelmate is a New Zealand–based international logistics company, operated by Chinz Logistics Ltd, delivering end-to-end solutions for personal and commercial shipments. As a family-owned provider trusted for over 15 years, Par
Head of Product
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Date:
1/05/2026
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…..