Trade Sales Representative

Our Company

For over 100 years, the Dulux Paints & Coatings portfolio has been creating better homes while playing a critical role in protecting and improving the spaces and infrastructure we see every day. Consistently voted one of ANZ’s most trusted brands, our portfolio of iconic, premium brands includes Dulux, Cabot's, Berger, Acratex, British Paints and Porter's Paints. Our Paints & Coatings Brands are proudly part of the DuluxGroup, home to some of New Zealand and Australia’s most iconic brands and 8000 employees globally.

Your Role

As the successful Sales Representative in this highly autonomous role, your key focus will be servicing, maintaining, and growing the existing Dulux customer base. You will be given a current Dulux portfolio to develop and get continued buy-in from customers with the expectation to expand this portfolio, and for this, you will be rewarded.

You will spend most of your time on the road visiting customers on-site, building on existing relationships and seeking out new potential clients covering Dunedin and the Otago region, creating professional and positive relationships, gaining sales, influencing buying habits, and upselling our customers premium brands.

When not out and about, you’ll be planning for the days ahead, collaborating with the Dulux Trade Centres and Guthrie Bowron stores, booking sales meetings and developing individual gap plans for crucial growth potential customers ensuring a structured and targeted approach.

Benefits

• Life, total permanent disability, and Health Insurance (medical and surgical cover)
• Give back to the communities in which we live and work, with our “Community Action Day” and other programs
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) topped up to your normal pay and 2 weeks paid partner leave available after 6 months
• We will match up to 4% of your salary to Kiwisaver
• Enjoy generous discounts on both DuluxGroup products and through our corporate partnerships
• Enjoy comprehensive, holistic health and well-being support, including our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support 

Skills and Experience

As an energetic, high performing and experienced Sales Representative, you will be able to articulate how your authentic sales style and ability to close has led to your success so far. You’ll bring a capable, professional and driven approach, and it goes without saying that you’ll have excellent time management and communication skills. Other essential skills and experience include:

• Solid, proven sales experience across the board
• Enthusiasm and energy to make a difference in the market
• Strong business acumen and a strategic focus
• Paint industry knowledge is highly regarded but not a essential

In joining the Dulux Trade Sales Team, you’ll be part of a group of professionals who are passionate about their customers. We ask, listen, learn and act to help our customers win and drive the growth of our business.

Imagine a better place

Dulux Paints & Coatings is proudly part of the DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it!

You'll work with over 50 iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.

At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.

If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here.

How to apply:

We are looking to speak with you asap, please apply online!