National Sales Manager

Are you a driven sales leader looking to take ownership of a national portfolio within a well-established, specialist business working within the industrial and construction spaces.

We’re seeking an experienced National Sales Manager to lead sales performance, strengthen key client relationships, and contribute to the ongoing development of a respected brand with a strong pipeline of work and loyal customer base.

About the Role:

As National Sales Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing and executing a national sales strategy, while leading and mentoring a geographically spread team. You’ll work closely with Directors and key internal stakeholders to optimise performance, streamline processes, and unlock new growth opportunities.

This is a hands-on leadership role with both strategic and operational responsibilities, including direct sales ownership across key regions such as Hawke’s Bay, Manawatū/Whanganui, Taranaki, Wairarapa, Wellington, and Kapiti/Horowhenua.

You’ll also collaborate with wholesalers and industry partners to strengthen market presence and deliver outstanding customer outcomes. Experience within construction, concrete, flooring, or related industries will put your application to the top of the list.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute national sales and marketing strategies to drive growth
• Lead, mentor, and support a sales team across multiple regions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners
• Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities
• Manage sales pipeline, quoting, CRM systems, and reporting
• Provide regular performance insights and strategic recommendations to Directors
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance across all sales activities.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in a senior sales or business development role.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial acumen with a strategic mindset.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Highly organised, self-driven, and target-focused.
• Full driver’s licence and willingness to travel nationally.

Highly advantageous:

• Experience within construction, concrete, flooring, or related industries.
• Exposure to working on national accounts.
• Technical or on-site project experience, specifically measuring up for quotes.

What’s on Offer:

• Good spec vehicle with fuel card ready to go when you arrive.
• Awesome systems and tools of trade right from Day One.
• PPE and branded uniform provided.
• Involved training with industry professionals.
• Supportive leadership team with a collaborative and down-to-earth culture.
• Established business with a strong reputation and secure pipeline.

This is your chance to step into a pivotal leadership role within a thriving organisation and drive meaningful growth across New Zealand.

Apply now – applications will be reviewed as they are received.

If this role isn’t quite right but you’re open to new opportunities, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion about other roles across the construction and industrial sectors.

Apply here online with your resume outlining all your relevant New Zealand Civil contractor experience or call me (Brianna) for a confidential discussion on 021 541 736.

RobLawMax specialises in recruitment across Construction, Infrastructure, Engineering, Manufacturing, Energy and Industrial sectors. As specialists, our consultants are equipped with industry-specific knowledge, extensive networks, and an empathy and understanding of the recruitment process within infrastructure construction. We are proud to announce that we have recently achieved ISO9001 accreditation for our Quality Management System (QMS), and ISO450001 accreditation for Occupational Health and Safety (OHandS) management systems.

If this role is not for you, but you do want to talk about a change and any other roles we have, that are not advertised, don't hesitate to get in touch today! We have interesting clients in every corner and region of NZ and we have been a market leader in New Zealand since 1985!