External Sales Representative
About the company
Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia’s highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 66 sites and ~1300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business – and this always starts with people.
About the role
We’re seeking a motivated External Salesperson to join our Christchurch team. This permanent role offers strong growth opportunities across our Steel, Engineering Steels, Stainless, and Aluminium divisions. You’ll represent our brand across the Canterbury region, building relationships and driving new business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Drive new business growth by identifying and securing opportunities
- Grow and manage an existing customer portfolio
- Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs
- Deliver outstanding customer service with expert product knowledge
- Work with internal teams to provide tailored solutions
- Track market trends and competitor activity to stay ahead
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–5:00pm
- Proven sales success in a target-driven environment (minimum 2 years’ experience)
- Strong relationship management and negotiation skills
- New business development with a “hunter” mindset
- Knowledge of the building or construction industry (advantageous)
- Experience managing budgets and achieving targets
- Intermediate–advanced computer and solid numerical skills
- We offer a secure future and solid career, along with a generous base salary
- A fully maintained company vehicle that has full private use + usual tools of the trade
- Great professional development opportunities in a company that genuinely cares about the growth and development of its people.
- We believe that flexible, relaxed, enjoyable workplaces make for happy people. We support flexibility wherever possible to ensure your job enhances, not hinders, your life.
- Our health and wellness programme is available to all our employees.
Click Apply Now to take the next step in your career with Vulcan. We’re excited to meet you!
Please note that you must be currently residing in New Zealand or have a valid work visa to be considered for this position.
We are committed to health and safety in our organisation. Due to the nature of this role & our business, a pre-employment medical and drug screen is part of the recruitment process for the successful person.