National Sales Manager
Job reference : 4090886
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : Annually $120000 - $150000
Location : Invercargill, Southland
Posted on : 06-11-2026
Lead a national sales team, influence key stakeholders, and drive growth for a respected New Zealand manufacturer and distributor
Full Job Description
Work for a well-established New Zealand business operating within the manufacturing and distribution sector. This is a leadership position responsible for leading a national sales team, strengthening customer relationships, driving commercial performance, and delivering sustainable revenue growth across the business.
You will lead a team of Territory Managers located throughout New Zealand while maintaining close relationships with key customers, merchants, and industry stakeholders. You will play a hands-on role in developing and executing sales strategies, identifying new market opportunities, and ensuring the business remains competitively positioned within its sector.
Responsibilities
Who we are looking for
We are seeking an energetic and commercially minded sales leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. You will be a natural relationship builder, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels while motivating and developing a high performing team.
Candidates will demonstrate:
The position involves regular travel throughout New Zealand to engage with customers, support the sales team, and maintain a strong presence across the market. As such, candidates must hold a current full NZ driver's licence and be comfortable with frequent travel.
Ready to Apply?
Ready to take ownership, lead a high performing team, and drive real business results? APPLY NOW!
To find out more or have a confidential chat you can contact Hollie via her details: 027 324 7444 / Hollie@platinumrecruitment.co.nz
Applicants must have a valid work visa, permanent residency or NZ citizenship to be considered and be based in Invercargill.
Platinum Recruitment is proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion and believes in equal opportunities for all. We actively promote diversity in all our recruitment processes.
Work for a well-established New Zealand business operating within the manufacturing and distribution sector. This is a leadership position responsible for leading a national sales team, strengthening customer relationships, driving commercial performance, and delivering sustainable revenue growth across the business.
You will lead a team of Territory Managers located throughout New Zealand while maintaining close relationships with key customers, merchants, and industry stakeholders. You will play a hands-on role in developing and executing sales strategies, identifying new market opportunities, and ensuring the business remains competitively positioned within its sector.
Responsibilities
- Lead a well-established national team of Territory Managers, creating alignment around sales strategy, priorities, and business objectives
- Drive sales through market development, customer engagement, and the identification of new commercial opportunities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, merchants, and the team
- Influence and collaborate across the business to strengthen market presence, customer outcomes, and commercial performance
- Work collaboratively across the organisation to drive commercial outcomes and enhance overall business performance
Who we are looking for
We are seeking an energetic and commercially minded sales leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. You will be a natural relationship builder, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels while motivating and developing a high performing team.
Candidates will demonstrate:
- Experience delivering sales growth and strong commercial outcomes within environments involving long sales cycles and relationship-based selling
- The ability to build credibility and influence with customers, stakeholders, and industry partners
- Experience within the trades, manufacturing, building products, industrial, construction or a related sector
- Strong commercial insight with a strategic mindset and the ability to identify growth opportunities
- A proactive and results driven approach, with the motivation to make things happen
- Leadership capability, whether gained through formal leadership experience or through positively influencing others around a common goal
The position involves regular travel throughout New Zealand to engage with customers, support the sales team, and maintain a strong presence across the market. As such, candidates must hold a current full NZ driver's licence and be comfortable with frequent travel.
Ready to Apply?
Ready to take ownership, lead a high performing team, and drive real business results? APPLY NOW!
To find out more or have a confidential chat you can contact Hollie via her details: 027 324 7444 / Hollie@platinumrecruitment.co.nz
Applicants must have a valid work visa, permanent residency or NZ citizenship to be considered and be based in Invercargill.
Platinum Recruitment is proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion and believes in equal opportunities for all. We actively promote diversity in all our recruitment processes.