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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Product Manager
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
7 October 2024
About the Company;This is an entrepreneurial, innovative and solution focussed organisation that develops and distributes a wide range of products through NZ and Australia.;They supply all leading retailers across Australia and New Zealand and have t…..
Real Estate Salesperson
City:
Job Type:
Full-time
Date:
October 16, 2024
Real Estate Salesperson John Cook Real Estate location Blue Mountains and Central West. $70,000–$100,000 pa - (Base Salary + Bonuses).;If you’re looking to get into the fast-paced, highly rewarding world of real estate sales, contact us today. We are…..
Real Estate Sales Partners or Agents
City:
Newcastle
Job Type:
Full-time
Date:
October 16, 2024
Real Estate Sales Partners or Agents Real Recruiters location Maitland and Hunter.;This is the game changer to all real estate sales roles and structures. If you have been listing and selling for a few years now, then you are naturally starting to qu…..
Recruitment Consultant
City:
Dunedin
Job Type:
Full Time
Date:
30/10/2024
As a Recruitment Consultant at Adecco, you'll be at the forefront of connecting talented individuals with exciting opportunities. We're seeking someone who is proactive with a positive can do attitude.;What you'll do;Identify and engage top-tier tale…..