National Sales Manager - Retail

Salt is hiring a National Sales Manager based in Auckland.

• Drive new business acquisition across the heavy machinery & MHE market.
• Lead, mentor & motivate a great team to consistently hit their sales targets.
• Be on the road 90% of the time – meet customers, identify opportunities, and build long‑term partnerships.
• Create and execute national sales strategies across retail customer segments.
• Build brand presence in key markets through proactive, hunter‑style engagement.
• Work closely with senior leadership, including the GM, to drive transformational growth.

• You are not someone who waits for leads to arrive; you’re someone who creates them.
• Heavy machinery/forklifts/MHE experience is preferred, or a supply‑chain/logistics background.
• A proven hunter mindset with results to match.
• Strong leadership & coaching capability – your team gets better because of you.
• Highly accountable, transparent, results‑driven, and disciplined.
• Outstanding relationship builder with the confidence to knock on new doors.
• Motivated by growth, challenge, and shaping a sales function.

• You love being on the road, not in the office.
• You’re hungry to build something significant and grow the client base.
• You value honesty, integrity and clear communication.
• You want to work with a switched‑on team that respects doing the job well and enjoying the rewards.

• Highly competitive package: company vehicle (Everest SUV) & fuel card OR car allowance + bonus.
• Lead a strong team.
• High autonomy & flexibility – you’re trusted to deliver and rewarded for performance.
• Career growth: opportunities across NZ and Australia.
• Make a visible impact: real ability to build, shape & grow and make an impact.
• A supportive manager who values honesty, performance & proactive thinking.
• A collaborative, friendly team with genuinely great values.

NOTE to overseas enquiries and non‑NZ residents: Wherever we welcome international enquiries, only applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand and can make themselves available for interviews in New Zealand will be considered for advertised positions.

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