Drive high-impact sales across primary food clients – North Island and top of South Island territory

Our client is a global manufacturer of industrial automation and packaging systems, serving industries including primary food production (meat, poultry, seafood, dairy), bakery, and healthcare. Known for their advanced machinery and turnkey solutions—from packaging and inspection systems to fully integrated production lines—they deliver reliable performance, technical excellence, and long-term value.

To support their continued growth in the New Zealand market, they’re looking for a driven and technically capable Account Manager | Sales Consultant to manage key accounts and identify new business opportunities.

What’s in it for you?

  • Represent a world-renowned brand known for quality, precision, and customer service

  • Work with a well-established client base and a strong pipeline for growth

  • Sell industry-leading products that set the standard for both performance and sustainability

  • Be a trusted partner to your clients—providing ongoing support, insights, and long-term value

  • Use your engineering mindset in a commercial, client-focused sales role

  • Join a high-performing, energetic, and fun team that truly supports one another to deliver outstanding products and service — all backed by the strength of a global brand

  • Competitive base salary, full-use company vehicle, KPI-based annual bonus, 9% Super/KiwiSaver and all tools of trade provided

  • Ongoing product training and full support, including a thorough handover period with the current incumbent to ensure your success

The Role
This is a solutions-focused sales role where you'll work across both existing accounts and new business opportunities. You’ll collaborate closely with clients to understand their operational needs, deliver tailored equipment solutions, and support them from proposal through to post-sale implementation. With a strong product suite and a customer-first mindset, this is your chance to make a genuine impact in the primary food sector.

 Key Responsibilities

  • Promote and sell a comprehensive range of packaging equipment and automation solutions

  • Achieve sales targets and contribute to business growth strategies

  • Identify and develop new business across the North Island and top of the South Island

  • Conduct client visits and manage your territory effectively

  • Prepare tailored proposals and investment justifications—with assistance from technical and sales support

  • Collaborate with global teams and local partners to meet customer needs

  • Represent the brand at trade shows, industry events, and client demonstrations

  • Maintain accurate CRM records and reporting

 About You

  • Proven experience in technical sales—ideally in capital equipment or packaging

  • A natural relationship builder with strong commercial acumen

  • Ability to understand complex client operations and offer practical solutions

  • Consultative and confident in managing long sales cycles

  • Technically curious, with a hands-on approach and engineering mindset

  • Highly self-motivated and professional, with strong time management skills

  • Willing and able to travel domestically, and occasionally internationally

Apply now to join a company where quality, ingenuity, and long-term customer partnerships are the foundation of success.

Send your CV in WORD format via the Apply Now link or email it to chanelle@kingsrecruitment.co.nz
For a confidential chat, call Chanelle on 09 600 5151.

 Please note:

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 working days.

  • Applicants must be based in New Zealand or Australia and hold valid NZ work rights.

  • Full NZ driver’s license is required.

  • Pre-employment medical, drug, and police checks apply.

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