Sales Manager

The role you’ll play

We’re looking for an experienced and results-driven Sales Manager based in Wellington.

The role will lead our sales teams in Wellington, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki and Gisborne, drive revenue growth and build strong customer relationships.

You’ll develop sales strategies, coach and motivate your team, manage the sales pipeline and identify new business opportunities. Working closely with teams across WM, you’ll use market insights and sales performance data to strengthen customer partnerships and deliver business results.

This is an opportunity to combine strong leadership and commercial thinking to make a real impact in an essential industry.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to lead, coach and develop a sales team.
• The chance to shape sales strategies and drive business growth.
• Opportunities to build strong customer partnerships and grow our market presence.
• Collaboration with teams across the business to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• The opportunity to contribute to an essential New Zealand industry.

What you’ll bring

• At least 5 years of sales management experience, with a track record of exceeding revenue targets.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing sales teams.
• Strong experience in sales strategy, pipeline management, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Confidence using CRM platforms, sales analytics tools and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to identify market opportunities, understand competitor activity and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience coaching sales professionals and using sales performance management tools would be an advantage.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong customer focus.

How to apply
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WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.

You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.