Sales Manager

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. As Sales Manager, your primary focus will be generating new business, expanding existing customer footprint, and strengthening SEA Containers' presence across key industries. You'll spend much of your time out in the market, meeting customers, visiting sites, prospecting for new opportunities, and building relationships that drive long-term growth. Success in this role comes from your ability to open doors, understand customer requirements, identify opportunities, and develop trusted partnerships that deliver value for both the customer and SEA Containers. Key responsibilities Proactively generate new business through cold calling, door knocking, networking, and field-based prospecting. Identify, target, and secure new customers across construction, transport, freight forwarding, retail, infrastructure, agriculture, and residential sectors. Grow revenue within existing accounts by building strong customer relationships and identifying opportunities to supply additional sites, projects, business units, and container solutions across their operations. Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external decision-makers and stakeholders. Develop and execute territory growth plans to increase market penetration and brand presence. Respond promptly and professionally to customer enquiries while maintaining a strong focus on outbound sales activity. Conduct regular customer visits, site inspections, and face-to-face meetings throughout the territory. Maintain an active sales pipeline and accurately record customer interactions and opportunities within the CRM system. Collaborate closely with Customer Services and Operations teams to ensure seamless delivery and outstanding customer experiences. Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets, activity KPIs, and revenue objectives. About you Proven success in business development, territory sales, or account management. Strong prospecting skills with confidence in cold calling, door knocking, and generating opportunities from scratch. Demonstrated ability to grow existing accounts and uncover additional revenue opportunities. Self-motivated, resilient, and comfortable working independently in a field-based sales environment. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Container, logistics, transport, construction, or industrial sales experience is advantageous. NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Current full New Zealand driver's licence. About us SEA Containers, a leading provider of container sales, hire, and modifications, is looking for an energetic, highly motivated Sales Manager to drive business growth across Bay of Plenty, East Coast, and Taupo region. #J-18808-Ljbffr