Shotover Canyon Swing is looking for a Sales Manager to join our small, hands on team at Queenstown’s original canyon swing. This is a permanent, Queenstown based role focused on trade relationships and growing how our experiences are sold locally and internationally.
Sales Manager - Queenstown
Do you enjoy building relationships and spotting new opportunities? Are you someone who likes seeing the direct impact of your work and being trusted to get on with the job?
About the Role
This role reports directly to the General Manager and has responsibility for day to day sales activity and trade relationships.
As Sales Manager, you will manage and grow key partnerships while helping shape how our experiences are sold across different channels. You will have the space to contribute ideas, make decisions, and influence sales direction, with support from the wider team.
You will work closely with marketing, reservations, and operations to ensure what we sell reflects what we deliver, and that partners and guests have a great experience from start to finish.
What You Will Be Doing
• Managing and growing relationships with inbound operators, travel agents, wholesalers, and online partners
• Acting as the main point of contact for trade and sales partners
• Identifying new opportunities, markets, and distribution channels
• Supporting pricing, sales planning, and promotional activity
• Tracking sales performance and contributing to reporting and budget discussions
• Representing the business at trade events, industry functions, and networking opportunities
• Working alongside marketing to support campaigns and brand activity
• Being a positive and professional ambassador for the brand
• Being a small company this role also requires working in our Queenstown Town shop selling products and handling check ins, Driving trips to site and hosting along with working at our Arthurs point jump site checking customers in.
What We Are Looking For
At least 2+yr of Sales experience
Sales Manager experience within Tourism industry is essential
Full NZ drivers licence with P endorsement (or at least held full for 2 years)
Experience with Microsoft 365 programs and CRM platforms
Experience with Tradeshows and Sales conferences a benefit
Experience with tourism distribution channels such as inbound, wholesale, and OTAs is helpful
Working alone or in sole charge role also a benefit
Benefit if lived in Queenstown and has local connections for sales and networking
Must be available to work weekends and public holidays
What We Offer
• A small, supportive team with a strong culture
• The opportunity to work with an iconic Queenstown adventure brand
• Flexibility and trust with a focus on outcomes
• Staff perks including experiencing the world’s original canyon swing
• Guaranteed 30 hours per week
Employer Questions
Your application will include the following question(s):
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Years of Sales Experience
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Full NZ Drivers lience for more than 2years
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Do you have access to a car