Technical Sales Consultant – Packaging & Automation Solutions

Join a global innovator in packaging and automation systems, renowned for delivering cutting-edge solutions to the food, bakery, and healthcare industries. Their high-performance machinery powers some of the most well-known primary food producers in New Zealand—especially in meat, seafood, dairy, and poultry—providing end-to-end systems that improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and support sustainability goals.

With a strong foundation already in place, this is a rare chance to step into a high-performing territory with well-established client relationships and plenty of room for growth. As the company continues to expand in the New Zealand market, they’re seeking an experienced Account Manager | Technical Sales Consultant to lead the charge across this high-value region. You'll work closely with major food producers—maintaining trusted partnerships while uncovering and securing new business through consultative, solutions-focused sales.

What’s in it for you?

✅ Represent a respected global brand trusted for innovation, reliability, and service
✅ A strong mix of existing accounts and new business opportunities
✅ Capital equipment that delivers long-term ROI and operational improvements
✅ Excellent team culture—supportive, high-performing, and fun
✅ Competitive salary + bonus + 9% KiwiSaver/Super + vehicle + tools of trade
✅ Full onboarding and product training, with thorough handover from the current rep
✅ North Island and upper South Island travel, with autonomy and flexibility

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll act as a trusted partner to your clients—understanding their operational goals and pain points, and offering tailored automation and packaging solutions that deliver real value. You’ll lead the sales process end to end, from first meeting to proposal development to post-sale follow-up, backed by both technical and global sales support.

• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of food manufacturing clients

• Identify and convert new business opportunities within your region

• Develop tailored proposals, ROI models, and investment justifications

• Work closely with engineers and technical teams to shape client solutions

• Represent the business at trade shows and client demos

• Maintain accurate CRM data, pipeline reporting, and territory planning

• Collaborate with international teams to ensure seamless project delivery

About You

• Strong background in B2B technical or capital equipment sales

• Experience selling into food processing, packaging, automation, or related industries

• A confident communicator with a consultative, solutions-driven style

• Technically curious—able to engage in intelligent discussions with engineers and operators

• Well-organised, self-motivated, and comfortable managing a large territory

• Open to regular domestic travel (overnight as needed), with the occasional international trip

Ready to make a real impact in food production and packaging?
Join a company that values quality, long-term relationships, and technical excellence.

Apply now by sending your CV in Word format to chanelle@kingsrecruitment.co.nz or click the Apply Now button.
For a confidential discussion, phone Chanelle on 09 600 5151.