Strategic Brands Sales Manager - Parnell

Sales & Account Management Sales Manager Auckland Permanent / Full Time 31/7/2025Career defining leadership role, inspire, coach and develop your teamExcellent rem package incl. fully paid medical and full use carGreat company culture that celebrates, innovation, passion and resultsPlumbing World & Metrix are trading entities of NZPM. What’s In It For You…Great company benefits, including discounts and a generous parental leave packageGreat company culture that celebrates innovation, passion, and resultsClose-down over Christmas and New YearPaid day off for your birthdayVolunteer leaveCreate your legacyYou get to spend your days selling our beautiful products. About the Role:

This role will focus on both leading the Specification strategy for NZPM and our Own Brand strategy within the Plumbing World network. You will be managing a team of Territory Managers and Specification Representatives to develop and execute sales plans, also working closely with Category & Marketing teams to ensure brand consistency in sales messaging and tactics. The development of close relationships and trusting partnerships within the specification community, including architects, designers, and specifiers, to ensure that NZPM own brands are the preferred choice for kitchen and bathroom products in the market.

Our company provides a culture and working environment that fosters progressive thought, positive energy, and a strong consultative approach with customers. What we are looking for and what you will be doing: Plan, Direct, and Lead Specification and Own brand strategy: Have established relationships within the Specification community to drive Own brands as their preferred choice in residential and commercial environments. Ensuring that sales activities align with overall marketing and business strategies: Working closely with other departments, such as category and operations, to ensure that sales activities support the overall business objectives. Motivating and developing your sales team:

This involves setting sales targets, providing coaching and feedback, and creating a positive and collaborative work environment. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Strategic Brands Sales Manager to join a well-established New Zealand business.

Skills And Experience5+ years’ experience in a Specification role5+ years’ experience in sales managementTertiary qualifications in Sales or Business Management preferred, or previous experience within the industryProven client relationship skills with sales that are measurable by success for all partiesAbility to analyse and interpret complex information of a category management natureExcellent analytical skills, supported by a strong attention to detail, accuracy, and high work outputExperience within the Plumbing/Building Industry is preferredDemonstrated experience working with the specification community, including Architects, Designer's and SpecifiersExcellent verbal and written communicationAbility to build strong relationshipsWell-developed influencing and negotiation skillsSound strategic ability and commercial awarenessEffective planning and organising skills; ability to handle multiple tasks / dutiesInclusion + DiversityResearch shows that some individuals, particularly women and underrepresented groups, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criterion.

If you don't think your experience perfectly aligns, or you don't tick all the boxes, please don't rule yourself out! Plumbing World is committed to hiring a diverse team, and we encourage individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc. ), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please provide details in your cover letter of any accommodations needed. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and drug test prior to the commencement of employment.