Engineering Sales Representative

Our client is growing and is looking for an energetic, fast-learning, customer-focused individual to become a key part of our team. This is a diverse role where you'll combine customer service, technical sales, inventory management, and business development while becoming the go-to expert on a respected range of industrial equipment products.

About the Role

Based in Palmerston North, you'll be responsible for managing customer enquiries from start to finish, ensuring a seamless experience from quotation through to delivery and follow-up.

Your day may include:

• Responding to customer enquiries by phone, email, and in person
• Preparing accurate quotations and converting them into orders
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities
• Processing invoices and tracking deliveries
• Following up with customers to ensure satisfaction
• Conducting customer visits and building long-term relationships - including work travel, territory spans across NZ
• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors and customers
• Becoming the internal product expert across a range of industrial and engineering equipment
• Managing inventory, stock receipts, stocktakes, and stock control

What We're Looking For

• We are seeking someone who has the motivation and confidence to grow with the business.
• Ideally, you'll have experience in one or more of the following:
• Pumps, valves, industrial automation, irrigation equipment, motors, and gearboxes.
• However, we're also open to experienced sales professionals who have a genuine interest in technical products and are keen to learn.
• Success in this role will come from your ability to build credibility with maintenance teams, engineers, operations personnel, and technical decision-makers.

You'll Bring

• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
• Previous technical sales or industrial equipment experience
• Good computer and administrative skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude
• The confidence to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• A technical mindset and willingness to learn
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Why Join Us?

• Join a company in an exciting growth phase
• Take ownership of a varied and rewarding role
• Develop specialist product expertise
• Work with a wide range of industrial customers and applications
• Be part of a supportive, hands-on team environment
• Opportunity to contribute directly to business growth and success
• Competitive salary, work vehicle, laptop, and phone allowance provided

If you're looking for a role that combines technical products, building relationships, and business development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants must currently reside in New Zealand with valid work rights.

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