Sales Representative – Stainless Steel & Aluminium
Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand (Hybrid) · Full Time
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- Experience
- 3+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Eligibility
- Candidates must be based in New Zealand or hold a valid New Zealand work visa, and they must have a full New Zealand driver licence. Applicants also need to be comfortable completing a pre-employment medical examination and drug screening.
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- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the role
This is a proactive B2B sales position based in Christchurch, focused on stainless steel and aluminium products for customers across the region. The role is suited to someone who enjoys being out in the market, developing new business, expanding existing accounts, preparing quotes, and converting opportunities into revenue. Success will be measured by territory growth and consistent achievement of sales targets.
The working schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm, with a total of 40 to 45 hours per week.
Key duties
- Find and win new business opportunities across Canterbury and the wider South Island.
- Develop and increase sales within an existing portfolio of stainless steel and aluminium customers.
- Create precise quotations, pricing calculations, and sales proposals.
- Present product solutions and tailor recommendations to customer needs.
- Track market activity, sales pipeline movement, and upcoming projects.
- Keep the pipeline active and work toward regular target achievement.
- Coordinate with internal sales, processing, and dispatch teams to ensure customers receive smooth service.
Experience and requirements
- At least 3 years of B2B or external sales experience.
- A demonstrated history of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
- Practical experience with quoting, pricing, and margin control.
- Ability to manage pipelines and forecast sales activity.
- Comfort using CRM tools, Excel, and quoting software at an intermediate level.
- Strong business development approach with confidence in prospecting and closing new accounts.
- Current full New Zealand driver licence.
- Must already be based in New Zealand or hold a valid New Zealand work visa.
- Willingness to undergo pre-employment medical checks and a drug test.
- Preferred: familiarity with stainless steel, aluminium, or industrial metals.
- Preferred: background in technical sales or solution-based selling.
- Preferred: existing contacts or industry network across Canterbury or the South Island.
Benefits
- Competitive pay package with bonus opportunities twice a year.
- Company vehicle provided and fully maintained.
- Mobile phone and laptop included.
- Generous parental leave support.
- A professional, friendly, and easy-going team environment.
- Health and wellness programme, with on-site gyms available at several locations.
- An inclusive workplace that supports diversity and personal growth.
About the company
Established in 1995, Vulcan is a leading metals distributor and processor across Australasia, delivering high-performing solutions that help customers succeed. With 66 locations and around 1,300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, the business has grown through strong service and a commitment to continuous improvement, driven by its people.
Additional information
This is a target-driven sales role with hands-on customer engagement across the market. Applicants should be prepared for a sales environment where performance, relationship building, and commercial follow-through are central to success.