Lower North Island Territory Manager

Waterware Services Ltd - Wellington Central, North Island We’re looking for an experienced sales professional or someone with a strong plumbing or hydronics heating background who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and seeing projects through from concept to completion. As our Lower North Island Territory Manager, you’ll be the face of Waterware across Wellington, Manawatū-Whanganui, Hawke's Bay and the Taupō/Rotorua regions. You’ll work closely with plumbing merchants, installers, mechanical contractors, builders, consultants and project stakeholders to grow sales and provide technical solutions across our plumbing, heating and cooling product range. Ideally, you’ll be based in Wellington, although we’re open to other locations within the territory for the right person. You’ll spend most of your time on the road meeting customers and developing new business, while being supported by an experienced internal sales, design and technical team. This is a role with genuine autonomy and the opportunity to make a real impact. ________________________________________ What you’ll be doing Building and maintaining strong relationships with plumbing merchants, plumbers, mechanical contractors, builders, engineers and consultants. Identifying and developing new business opportunities across residential and commercial projects. Providing product and system advice, visiting customer sites and helping specify the right solutions. Preparing quotations and supporting projects through to successful completion. Managing your sales pipeline, forecasting opportunities and maintaining CRM activity. Representing Waterware at industry events, trade shows and customer functions. Working closely with internal technical, design and customer service teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience. ________________________________________ What we’re looking for We’re looking for someone who combines commercial drive with practical industry knowledge. The ideal candidate will have a background in plumbing sales, plumbing merchant sales, technical HVAC/hydronics heating sales, or hands-on plumbing experience and be passionate about building long-term customer relationships. To be successful you’ll ideally have: Experience in plumbing sales, territory sales or account management (preferred). OR a trade background in plumbing or mechanical services looking to move into sales. Knowledge of plumbing, heating, hydronic or HVAC systems. A proven ability to build customer relationships and identify new business opportunities. Strong organisational and communication skills. Confidence using Microsoft Office and CRM systems. A full New Zealand driver’s license. ________________________________________ What we offer Competitive base salary + performance incentive Tools of trade: company vehicle, tablet, and phone etc Supportive, down-to-earth team with solid systems and product training Subsidised health insurance via Southern Cross A great mix of autonomy, variety, and backing from a strong national team ________________________________________ About Waterware We are proudly New Zealand owned and operated business specialising in plumbing, bathroom ware, heating and cooling systems. We are more than 40 years young, and while we continue to grow, we’ve maintained our friendly, can-do culture. We work hard for our customers, value technical expertise, and support each other to achieve great outcomes. You’ll be joining a team that values good people, great products, and doing the right thing. If you’re looking for a role where you can build lasting customer relationships, make a genuine impact, and grow your career, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr