Sales Representative- Christchurch - - 38498 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

The role:

Hunting for sales opportunities both in existing and new customers. This role will see you grow your ledger by growing your value and number of accounts. You will be part of a team of 13 reporting to our Area Sales Manager.

You will be responsible for:

Ensure our key customers are receiving the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction
Identifying sales opportunities both in existing and new customers
Working shoulder to shoulder with our branches to grow our market share.
Ensuring regularity of contact so you can be ahead of the game
Collaborating with your colleagues and communicating with customers about stock availability, delivery times and pricing
Developing relationships within the community and promoting brand awareness

This is a permanent full-time role, offering 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, based in Christchurch.

About you:

With a proven Account Management/Sales rep background and a real passion for our industry, preferably experience with Plumbing, Building or Construction products, but not necessarily essential. You will be a resilient, self-driven person who genuinely enjoys, and thrives on building strong credible working relationships and has a drive for sales results.

To really understand our customers and to be successful in this role you will need to also demonstrate the following -

Passionate about building rapport and long-lasting customer relationships is an absolute must!
Proven experience in Sales or Business Development and comfortable with cold calling
Knowledge of the plumbing or Building Industry is preferred, but not essential
A self-starter with strong organisational & Time management skills
Strong sales drive and resilience will be essential with a solutions-focused approach
Disciplined salesperson who thrives on development and expanding their client base
Excellent communication skills and highly motivated with exceptional work ethic
A out-going and community-minded person with a focus on long-term, credible relationships
Clean, full NZ Drivers Licence

Our Benefits:

Competitive base salary, incentive scheme, and tools of the trade (company vehicle)
Staff-buying privileges
Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
Employment Education Fund
Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme

Join Us:

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. If this role interests you but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test and a Criminal background check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ indefinitely.

We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.