Sales Jobs
About the Sales Industry in New Zealand
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Sales representatives promote, market and sell products or services to business and professional establishments, or wholesale or retail outlets. This role is integral to the functioning of product, service, and sales-based businesses, and sales representatives are often the face that represents the company. It’s important to be well-presented, confident, and good with people if you wish to pursue a career in sales.
Sales representatives earn a salary and may also earn bonuses based on meeting sales targets.
According to Careers NZ, chances of getting a job as a sales representative are good due to growth in retail sales.
Responsibilities of Sales Representatives
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Visit clients to talk about, demonstrate and take orders for products and services
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Arrange contract and payment details, and for delivery or installation of products
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Train clients in how to use products
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Answer client enquiries, deal with complaints and arrange for servicing of faulty goods
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Keep sales records and predict future market trends
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Find and contact potential clients, and develop sales ideas to attract more clients
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Organise sales budgets
Demand and Areas of Specialty
Retail sales have been growing in recent years. This should lead to increased numbers of jobs for sales representatives.
Sales representatives often specialise in particular types of products in various retail or wholesale firms. Sales representatives may move into related fields, such as advertising and marketing.
After gaining experience, some sales representatives start their own businesses selling products.
Roles in Sales
The following occupations are related roles or alternative titles. Some of the roles may require a higher level of skill than entry-level sales representatives.
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Advertising, Sales, and Marketing Manager
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Agricultural Field Representative
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Customer Service Representative
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Insurance Agent
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Marketing Representative
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Retail Sales Assistant
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Sales Representative
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Salesperson
Industry Snapshots
$45K-$60K p/a
Average salary of sales representatives in small to medium-sized companies
$50K-$70K p/a
Average salary for those working for large companies
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sales executives.
City:
Canterbury
Job Type:
We're on the lookout for motivated and results-driven Sales Representatives to join a specialised field-based project team. If you have a background in sales within highly regulated industries and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Job Details
Start Date: ASAP (Immediate Start)
End Date: Approximately 2 months (with strong potential for longer term extension)
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $45 - $50ph
Location: Regional travel across New Zealand, focusing on public hospitals and health centres. Your own vehicle is required; mileage and travel expenses will be reimbursed on a weekly basis.
What You'll Do
This is a unique, hands-on field role leading a critical data and compliance initiative in the life sciences sector. Your job is to:
Secure in-person consent and verification from key healthcare professionals.
Ensure the integrity and legal compliance of our industry database.
Use professional sales and relationship skills to execute a high-volume field campaign effectively.
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Date:
14/11/2025
We're on the lookout for motivated and results-driven Sales Representatives to join a specialised field-based project team. If you have a background in sales within highly regulated industries and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Job Details
Start Date: ASAP (Immediate Start)
End Date: Approximately 2 months (with strong potential for longer term extension)
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $45 - $50ph
Location: Re…..
field sales representatives.
City:
Waikato
Job Type:
We're on the lookout for motivated and results-driven Field based Sales Representatives to join a specialised field-based project team. If you have a background in sales within highly regulated industries and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Job Details
Location: Ideally location in Hamtilon or Tauranga (or surrounding), with travel between Thames and Gisborne.
Start Date: ASAP (immediate start)
End Date: Approximately 2 months (with strong potential for longer term extension)
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $35 - $40ph + 8% holiday pay
Location: Regional travel to locations between Thames and Gisborne. Focusing on public hospitals and health centres. Your own vehicle is required; mileage and travel expenses will be reimbursed.
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Date:
14/11/2025
We're on the lookout for motivated and results-driven Field based Sales Representatives to join a specialised field-based project team. If you have a background in sales within highly regulated industries and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Job Details
Location: Ideally location in Hamtilon or Tauranga (or surrounding), with travel between Thames and Gisborne.
Start Date: ASAP (immediate start)
End Date: Approximately 2 months (…..
field sales representative.
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
We're on the lookout for motivated and results-driven Sales Representatives to join a specialised field-based project team within the Environmental Evaluation and Monitoring Unit. If you have a background in sales within highly regulated industries and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Job Details
Start Date: ASAP (Immediate Start)
End Date: Approximately 2 months (with strong potential for longer term extension)
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $35 - $40ph
Location: Regional travel across New Zealand, focusing on public hospitals and health centres. Your own vehicle is required; mileage and travel expenses will be reimbursed.
What You'll Do
This is a unique, hands-on role where you will be the face of a critical data and compliance initiative for the life sciences sector. Your primary mission will be to ensure the integrity and legal compliance of a proprietary industry database by securing necessary in-person consent and verification from key healthcare professionals. You will use your professional sales and relationship-building skills to execute a high-volume field campaign smoothly, safely, and effectively.
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Date:
14/11/2025
We're on the lookout for motivated and results-driven Sales Representatives to join a specialised field-based project team within the Environmental Evaluation and Monitoring Unit. If you have a background in sales within highly regulated industries and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Job Details
Start Date: ASAP (Immediate Start)
End Date: Approximately 2 months (with strong potential for longer term extension)
Hours Per Week: 4…..
field sales representatives.
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
We're on the lookout for motivated and results-driven Field based Sales Representatives to join a specialised field-based project team. If you have a background in sales within highly regulated industries and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Job Details
Location: Mostly Auckland, however travel required up into Northland on a few occasions
Start Date: ASAP (immediate start)
End Date: Approximately 2 months (with strong potential for longer term extension)
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $35 - $40ph + 8% holiday pay
Location: Regional travel mostly around Auckland, however a few locations located between Kaitaia and Waiuku focusing on public hospitals and health centres. Your own vehicle is required; mileage and travel expenses will be reimbursed.
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Date:
14/11/2025
We're on the lookout for motivated and results-driven Field based Sales Representatives to join a specialised field-based project team. If you have a background in sales within highly regulated industries and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Job Details
Location: Mostly Auckland, however travel required up into Northland on a few occasions
Start Date: ASAP (immediate start)
End Date: Approximately 2 months (with strong potential …..