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 Manager/Business Development Manager
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Date:
19/01/2026
About the Role:
You will be responsible for maintaining and developing existing customer relationships while actively pursuing new business opportunities. Using your strong negotiation and face-to-face selling skills, you’ll grow sales volume and margins within your territory, ensuring customer satisfaction and meeting sales targets.
You will:
Manage and develop relationships with all allocated accounts
Actively identify and pursue new business opportunities across all channels
Understand c
Sales Representative - Construction
City:
Christchurch
Job Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Date:
19/01/2026
Our client is an established, end-to-end construction group that does everything from structural steel through to housing development and design. They operate in both residential and commercial spheres. Due to doing mostly everything in-house, they have the capacity to offer a cost-effective and efficient solution for their clients across the country.
They've created a great team atmosphere where everyone is respected and contributes to their projects. A place where professionalism is valued, b
Technical Sales Specialist
City:
Job Type:
Date:
Posted on 12/12/2025
About the Company: At Scott, you'll be joining a company that’s automating the future. The automated production and process machinery they design and build deliver productivity gains and exceptional reliability to many of the world’s leading manufact…..
business development manager.
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
We are seeking a high-performing International Business Development Manager to lead a critical function within a major New Zealand supply chain and distribution network for a highly respected, market leading brand. This role is ideal for an experienced leader driven by safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement within a high-volume FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) or retail distribution environment.
Job Details
Location: Favona, South Auckland
Full-Time, Permanent
What You'll Do
You will take ownership of a key operational area within the flagship Auckland distribution facility. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on driving performance, optimising systems, and fostering a world-class safety culture across your teams. You will be instrumental in executing strategic initiatives that support the sustained growth of our national network.
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Date:
19/01/2026
We are seeking a high-performing International Business Development Manager to lead a critical function within a major New Zealand supply chain and distribution network for a highly respected, market leading brand. This role is ideal for an experienced leader driven by safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement within a high-volume FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) or retail distribution environment.
Job Details
Location: Favona, South Auckland
Full-Time, Permanent
What You'll Do
You wi…..