Sales Representative

Sales Representative Department: Production Employment Type: Full Time Location: Waikato (6) Description Real Steel has opened a brand-new, purpose-built factory in Hautapu. The site has been designed from day one for high-speed processing, smart material flow, modern machinery, safe workspaces, and future automation. This is a chance to join us at Hautapu from the very start and help shape how the factory runs. About Real Steel Real Steel is a family-owned New Zealand business with a long history in steel processing and distribution. We supply steel solutions nationwide and operate sites in Upper Hutt, Ashburton, and now Hautapu. We’re known for consistent standards, strong customer relationships, and looking after our people. Many of our team build long-term careers here. Once people join Real Steel, they tend to stay. Find out more at www.realsteel.co.nz About the Role In this field‑based role, you’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining strong customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering sales performance across your allocated territory of BOP/Waikato north. You’ll be servicing a wide range of customers across multiple industries including Quarry and Mining, Civil Construction, Manufacturing and General Engineering. You’ll work closely with internal teams to ensure customers receive responsive service and fit‑for‑purpose steel solutions. What you'll be doing Managing and growing an allocated sales territory to achieve sales targets Retaining and developing existing customer relationships while pursuing new business Planning and maintaining regular customer visits and call activity Preparing quotations and presenting Real Steel’s products and services Building strong internal relationships to support accurate quoting and job delivery Representing Real Steel professionally in the market and at industry events What you'll bring A minimum of 3 years proven B2B sales experience with a track record of identifying opportunities and achieving results Experience in industrial, engineering, manufacturing, or technical sales environments Strong communication and relationship‑building skills A practical and technical mindset, with the ability to understand and capture customer requirements A solutions‑focused approach with strong commercial awareness and hunger to contribute Good organisation and time‑management skills across a geographically dispersed sales territory Ability to work autonomously while maintaining strong internal working relationships A collaborative approach and high level of personal integrity Why join Real Steel? Be part of the founding team at a brand-new factory Modern machinery and a purpose‑built production environment A company that invests in its people and long‑term careers Real opportunities to grow as the site expands A supportive team culture within a family‑owned New Zealand business Ready to join the Hautapu team? To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role via the Real Steel careers page or the advertised application link. Apply now and take the first step toward building a future with Real Steel at Hautapu! #J-18808-Ljbffr