South Island Area Manager - Christchurch
Saint-Gobain is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality abrasives, offering a wide range of products and providing innovative solutions for customers across a diverse range of industries. With brands such as Flexovit and Norton, our Pacific Business is the market leader in the region.
Saint-Gobain are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Area Manager to join the team and drive business throughout the South Island.
This permanent full-time position, reporting to a National Sales Manager will cover the entirety of the South Island. To be successful you must have proven sales and territory management experience, be someone who can contribute to sales growth for the complete range of products, offer client support, nurturing existing clients and seeking new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers and distributors
- Identify new business opportunities and develop sales strategies to achieve growth and profitability
- Provide excellent customer service and support to ensure customer satisfaction including before/aftercare technical support
- Meet and exceed sales targets and revenue goals for the assigned territory
- Collaborate with national sales manager to ensure effective communication and coordination of activities
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of sales experience, with a proven track record of achieving sales targets
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal teams
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a large portfolio
- Self-motivated and results-driven, with a strong customer focus
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of the construction industries is a plus
- Clean, valid driver's license and ability to travel within the assigned territory is a must
If you are passionate about sales, customer service, and driving business growth, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity with Saint-Gobain. They offer a competitive salary, bonus structure, car and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career advancement within their global organisation.
Please apply online today and send any questions on the role through to Holly Oppers, Recruitment Specialist at Talent ID Recruitment Ltd – recruit@talentid.co.nz Applications will be treated confidentially and close on 26th of May 2024.
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. We also require all employees to complete pre-employment screening including drug screening, and complete a criminal history check with the Ministry of Justice.
