Sales Engineer

My client is an innovative and highly regarded manufacturer of technical products and bespoke HVAC solutions, operating as part of a global organisation while maintaining strong local autonomy in New Zealand. Known for its commitment to innovation, integrity, and delivering first-class service, the business has established a significant presence across key international markets.
  
Locally, the company has built a strong reputation within the construction and mechanical systems industry, providing high-quality, technically advanced solutions to a diverse client base. With continued growth across New Zealand, the Christchurch branch offers a supportive, hands-on team environment where ambitious people can develop their skills, build strong customer relationships, and genuinely progress their careers.
  
As a result of this growth, they are now seeking a charismatic, driven and technically capable Sales Engineer to join their team.
  
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being out in front of customers, building relationships and finding solutions. You'll need the technical ability to understand complex products and applications, but just as importantly, the personality and commercial drive to turn that knowledge into sales and long-term customer partnerships.
 
About the role:

• Drive sales growth through upselling products and services, customer development, and expanding into new market sectors
• Manage projects end-to-end, from quoting and tendering through to negotiation and closing sales
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, and key stakeholders
• Identify new business opportunities and develop strategic growth plans for customers and sectors
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and support trade shows
• Conduct regular customer visits (approximately 3 per week following initial training period)
• Manage reporting, CRM updates, and administrative responsibilities
• Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and sales
• Participate in ongoing training and contribute to team knowledge sharing
• Initially office-based for training (first 3 months), transitioning to a more field-based role

About you:

• You're a charismatic and confident communicator who enjoys meeting people and building genuine business relationships
• You have strong technical ability, ideally within mechanical, HVAC, or construction industries
• Have proven ability or a strong interest in sales, business development, and customer engagement
• Driven and ambitious to identify opportunities, win new business, and grow existing accounts
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of your customers and opportunities
• You're resilient, persistent, and have a "can-do" attitude with a solutions-focused mindset
• Comfortable learning and applying technical concepts (e.g., airflow principles) and explaining them clearly to customers
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• A natural relationship builder who can engage confidently with customers, consultants, and key stakeholders
• A team player who contributes positively to workplace culture
• You're honest, reliable, and committed to continuous improvement
• Proficient with computer systems and CRM tools

Benefits:
 
This role offers a competitive salary package along with the opportunity to move into a bonus structure as you establish yourself and demonstrate your ability to deliver results.
 
You'll receive full training and ongoing professional development, with potential international training opportunities. More importantly, this is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people. The business prides itself on its strong team culture, career progression opportunities, and supportive environment where ambitious people are given the opportunity to learn, perform and succeed.
 
If you're technically strong, commercially driven and someone who can walk into a room, engage a customer and build a relationship, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
 
To apply:
 
If you're looking for a hands-on, technically engaging sales role where your personality, technical ability and drive can translate directly into career progression and financial reward, we'd love to hear from you.
 
For more information, please call Ned Djugum on (021) 064-3448 064-3448) or apply now with your CV and I will contact you. 
 
Please note, this role is not open to overseas applicants.