Sales Lead

Stellar Recruitment ·www.stellarrecruitment.com

Location NZ - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Salary NZD 110,000 - 130,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Lead
Source Shazamme
Sales & Account Management
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Our client is an industry leader in stormwater management innovation. Since 1996, we have developed and delivered efficient, innovative, and award-winning solutions to manage stormwater runoff and reduce its impact on the environment.

Their vision is to be a global leader in stormwater and green infrastructure solutions, and we are expanding our markets both locally and offshore. To help sustain our high-growth strategy, we are seeking an Auckland-based Sales Lead. The position will see you operate in a dynamic role, working closely and under the guidance of the National Sales Manager. 

Sales Lead (Auckland)
Auckland | Field-based | Reporting to: National Sales Manager 

The opportunity We are seeking an experienced Sales Lead to drive new business growth and specification-led sales across the Auckland region. This is a client-facing role requiring strong stakeholder management, technical credibility, and disciplined pipeline execution. You will work across a broad customer base, including contractors, consultants, council stakeholders, and developers, building sustainable relationships and converting opportunities into profitable outcomes. 

Key responsibilities: In this role, you will be responsible for:
  • Developing new business by identifying and engaging prospective clients, new markets, and growth opportunities within the territory 
  • Conducting regular customer visits and delivering sales and technical presentations to key decision-makers and influencers 
  • Driving product specification outcomes by building strong relationships with consultants, engineers, designers, and other specifying stakeholders
  • Responding to project enquiries and providing design services with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and turnaround expectations 
  • Guiding and tracking projects through feasibility/design phases, ensuring project data is current and communicated effectively 
  • Maintaining accurate records and opportunity updates within the company CRM system (including meetings, presentations, and customer communications)
  • Gathering and reporting market intelligence (competitor activity, pricing, trends, customer insights) to support continuous improvement and growth 
  • Driving profitable sales growth through planning, quoting, negotiation, and conversion to signed purchase orders
  • Coordinating internal handover of documentation and supporting delivery through to completion, including purchase order confirmations and project details 
  • Maintaining professional standards and representing the business at relevant industry events and professional development opportunities 
About you, you will ideally bring:
  • Proven success in B2B sales, ideally within technical, engineered, infrastructure, construction, or specification-led environments 
  • Strong capability in relationship management, influencing, and negotiation 
  • High attention to detail and the ability to deliver accurate work under pressure, including margin/costing awareness 
  • A structured approach to territory planning, activity management, and achieving targets/budgets 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence in presenting to stakeholders 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using CRM systems 
  • Full, clean driver’s licence and ability to work autonomously in a field-based role 
What’s on offer
  • A high-autonomy, Auckland-based territory role with meaningful stakeholder exposure
  • A professional environment that values technical credibility, quality delivery, and customer outcomes
  • Ongoing professional development through industry engagement and networking
Apply now. If you are commercially driven, customer-focused, and experienced in solution-based selling, we would like to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

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Who is hiring for the Sales Lead role?
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Where is the Sales Lead job located?
The Sales Lead role with Stellar Recruitment is based in NZ - Auckland, NZ.
What does the Sales Lead role pay?
Stellar Recruitment lists the Sales Lead role at NZD 110,000–130,000 per year.
Is the Sales Lead role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Stellar Recruitment.
What experience level is the Sales Lead role?
The Sales Lead position is aimed at lead-level candidates.
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