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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Marketing and Office Administrator
City:
Otago / Southland
Job Type:
Full-time
Date:
October 16, 2024
Marketing and Office Administrator Highland Real Estate Group location Otago.;We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate marketing administrator to play a vital role in supporting our successful Dunedin sales team and the wider Otago marketing …..
Multi Site Retail Manager
City:
Canterbury
Job Type:
Full-time
Date:
October 21, 2024
Multi Site Retail Manager Liquid Brands Limited location Canterbury.;We believe that comfort is the key to happiness, and our legendary CROCS comfort makes the world a happier place, one pair of shoes at a time. Our Vision - Everyone comfortable in t…..
Multi Site Retail Manager
City:
Canterbury
Job Type:
Full-time
Date:
October 12, 2024
Multi Site Retail Manager Liquid Brands Limited location Canterbury.;Want to work with the hottest Footwear Brand? CROCS. We are looking for a experienced Retail Manager to join our team. We believe that comfort is the key to happiness, and our legen…..