Internal Sales Representative New Zealand

PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Area Sales Manager in Auckland, New Zealand. Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,100 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities.

We’re on a mission to become the world’s most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Inside Sales Representative for Portwest, you will bring your commercial experience to sell Portwest products to distributors across New Zealand. You will develop existing distribution channels in this fast-paced internal sales position. You should be able to work independently but also collaborate with the sales team to continue to build upon the company’s success.

Among your key responsibilities will include:

• Identify opportunities to deepen customer relations.
• Develop existing customer relationships.
• Research new markets for development opportunities.
• Conduct competitor research.
• Providing price and quotes.
• Provide relevant and accurate information to customers.
• Help maintain customer loyalty to Portwest

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

To become an Inside Sales Representative with Portwest, you will need to have the following:

• 2+ years sales experience (PPE related an advantage but not necessary).
• Strong communication skills and be able to work well to deadlines.
• Good decision making skills and be customer focused.
• PC literate, strong reporting skills.
• Ability to multi-task and be a good problem solver

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

We offer a competitive package commensurate with experience and a bonus structure. You will receive training through the Portwest University training department on our products, sales methodology and digital sales systems. You will join an established team who understand our products, sales approach and target market. You and your customers will be supported with excellent digital systems for quotes and customer orders and we have an excellent supply chain network which ensures customer satisfaction.

WHAT TO DO NOW

Please apply today with an up-to-date resume outlining your experience relating to this position.

COMPANY AWARDS

• Great Place To Work 2023
• Best Medium Sized Workplaces 2022
• Ibec Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 companies 2021
• Portwest CEO - Business Man Of The Year - InBusiness Ireland 2020
• Deloitte Best Managed Companies 2016-2022
• Private Irish Business of the Year Export Industry Awards 2019
• Exporter of the Year 2018
• Portwest CEO - EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017

Portwest do not support visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have a right to work and must fulfil any relevant visa / work permit requirements in the relevant jurisdiction.

Portwest are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, disability status or membership of a minority group.