Lead - Sales Representative - New Zealand

Lead - Sales Representative - New Zealand As the Lead, Sales Representative for New Zealand, you are the architect of On's growth and brand presence across the North and South Islands. You bridge the gap between high-level commercial strategy and local execution, driving the "next chapter" for On in NZ through premium account management and authentic community engagement. By leading a high-performing field team and owning the strategic relationship with key accounts, you ensure On becomes the most sought-after performance brand in the New Zealand market. Your Mission Strategic Market Leadership: Define and execute the long-term commercial strategy for the New Zealand market in alignment with Oceania's regional objectives. Identify and capitalize on premium growth opportunities, ensuring On's footprint reflects its position as a premium performance brand. Lead the North Island sales operations, acting as the primary expert on the local account landscape. Build and maintain high-level relationships with key partners, utilizing business metrics to drive sell‑in and sell‑through performance. Deliver high-impact sales presentations and strategic business reviews to partners, leveraging data to influence buy‑in. Community & Brand Elevation: Oversee the integration of sales, technical training, and community engagement to create a 360‑degree brand experience. Drive the "eyes and ears" strategy, providing deep market insights to the broader Oceania team to influence product and marketing directions. Manage and execute local expos, participation events, and trade shows to foster a thriving local community. Lead, mentor, and manage the NZ field team. Own the full talent lifecycle for the NZ team, including hiring, performance management, and career development. Your story Success Measures Strategic Market Leadership: Achievement of NZ‑specific revenue targets and premium growth percentages. Successful delivery of the 3‑year NZ market growth strategy. Year‑over‑year increase in market share within existing doors and successful activation of strategic new doors. Accuracy of sales forecasting and sell‑through rates for NZ accounts. Community & Brand Elevation: Qualitative assessment of brand sentiment and community growth within the NZ market. Successful execution of flagship community events and trade shows. Brand awareness: Engagement and retention scores of direct reports in the NZ field team. Successful onboarding and performance ramp‑up of new hires. About the Team As you might expect from a sports brand with running at its core, the Oceania team at On is a fast‑paced place to be. You’ll be part of the Oceania sales team and co‑working with a group of highly motivated individuals. The shared goal is sustainable growth through segmented channels. This role is based in Auckland, New Zealand & reports to the Oceania Commercial Head. Key Stakeholders: Oceania Leadership: Partner with the Commercial Director to align NZ market strategy with regional business goals. Oceania Operations, Tech & Marketing: Collaborate with the Australia‑based teams to ensure seamless supply chain execution, technical education and local brand awareness & relevance. Key Retail Partners: Act as the primary strategic point of contact for premium sports retailers across New Zealand. Partner with AU Key Accounts Teams where ANZ relationships are led out of Australia. NZ Field Team: Lead and coach the South Island Sales Representative & Tech/Community Specialist to deliver a unified brand experience. What sets us apart is our mindset of doing the right thing. Giving up the quick wins of today for the more meaningful, long‑lasting benefits of tomorrow. True entrepreneurship means focusing on the bigger picture to make a lasting, positive impact. What we offer On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team‑oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self‑care for both physical and mental well‑being, so each person is led by purpose. On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr