Sales Engineer
Location: Christchurch Central, Canterbury
Job Type: Full time
Salary: $90,000 – $100,000 per year
Established South Island territory with strong customer relationships
Technical products across civil, infrastructure & construction
Competitive package with vehicle, autonomy and regular South Island travel
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for a Sales Engineer to take ownership of a South Island territory with an established business supplying specialist solutions into the civil construction, infrastructure, environmental and engineering sectors.
This role offers the opportunity to manage an established customer base while identifying new project opportunities and building long-term relationships with contractors, consultants, engineers, councils and asset owners. The product range supports critical infrastructure, drainage, erosion control, ground stabilisation and environmental projects throughout New Zealand.
With approximately six days on the road per month, split into two trips, this role provides a balance of customer-facing activity, territory management and home-based administration. You'll enjoy autonomy in your day-to-day work while being supported by a knowledgeable and collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
Christchurch based, you’ll take responsibility for growing the South Island territory, developing customer relationships and providing technical solutions that meet the requirements of a wide range of civil and infrastructure projects.
Managing and developing relationships with an established customer base
Identifying and pursuing new business and project opportunities
Building relationships with contractors, consultants, engineers, councils and project stakeholders
Visiting customers and project sites to understand requirements and identify opportunities
Providing technical product advice and recommending appropriate solutions
Preparing quotations, proposals and pricing for projects
Working alongside internal technical and operational teams to deliver successful outcomes
Keeping up to date with upcoming infrastructure projects, market activity and industry trends
Managing your territory effectively and working towards agreed sales targets
About You
We’re looking for a commercially minded sales professional who enjoys being out in the market, building relationships and getting involved in technical projects. You may already have experience selling into the civil construction, infrastructure, engineering, industrial or technical product sectors, or you could be looking to move into a more technical sales environment from a related industry.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
Proven B2B sales, account management or territory management experience
Experience or exposure to civil, infrastructure, construction, engineering or industrial environments
The ability to understand technical products and communicate solutions clearly
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
A proactive and self-motivated approach
Good organisation and time management skills
Confidence managing a geographic territory autonomously
Strong commercial and negotiation skills
A full, clean driver's licence
What’s On Offer
A genuine opportunity to take ownership of a South Island territory
Represent specialist products used across significant civil and infrastructure projects
A mix of account management, technical sales and business development
Strong customer relationships and an established market presence
Approximately six days of travel per month
Company vehicle and tools of trade
Competitive salary package
Ongoing product and technical training
Long-term career development within an established organisation
If you enjoy technical sales, relationship management and working within the civil and infrastructure space, this is an opportunity to join an established business with quality products and a strong customer base. You’ll have the opportunity to build on an existing territory, grow your customer base and make a genuine commercial impact, while developing your career within a well-established business.
If you’re interested in the role, I’d love to hear from you., apply directly through the link or for a confidential discussion contact Lily Street at lily@grahamconsulting.co.nz.
Please note that all applications are reviewed but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions about your application, please feel free to call or email the consultant whose details are listed on the advertisement.