Area Sales Representative - Taupo - Steelformers

A serious opportunity for someone ready to build a region and back themselves to win it.

We are looking for someone who's hungry to build a market and take ownership of a territory.

What can we offer you?

  • A well-established business with a strong reputation in the construction sector

  • Competitive salary package

  • A genuine opportunity to build and own a region

  • Autonomy, trust and direct access to the Directors

  • Support from a tight, hardworking team

About Steelformers

Steelformers is a well-established player in the construction sector, supplying roofing, cladding and steel solutions across residential, commercial and rural projects.

We are known for quality, reliability and straight up service. Hands on, no nonsense, and we back their people to get on with the job.

About the role

This is a true business development role. You will be responsible for driving new business across the Central and Lower North Island, with a strong focus on Taupō, King Country and Manawatū.

You will be:

  • Prospecting hard and building a pipeline from scratch

  • Cold calling, visiting sites and getting in front of decision makers

  • Building relationships with builders, roofers, developers and project managers

  • Turning enquiries into confirmed sales

  • Following up quotes and tenders with discipline

  • Managing your own diary, travel and territory plan

  • Keeping your CRM sharp and your forecasts real

  • Owning revenue and growth targets across your territory

  • Reporting to the Directors, providing regular updates on pipeline, activity and performance

  • Working closely with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and strong customer outcomes

You will need resilience. You will hear no. You will chase work. You will build trust over time and if you do it well, you will build a strong book of business that pays off.

The role reports to the Directors. It will suit someone who is self-driven, commercially sharp and comfortable working autonomously.

The ideal Area Sales Representative

  • Proven experience in sales or business development

  • Strong understanding of the construction sector

  • Confident cold caller who isn't afraid to knock on doors

  • Strong communicator who can influence and negotiate

  • Disciplined with activity and pipeline management

  • Comfortable travelling regularly across the North Island

  • Tech savvy and confident using a CRM

  • Resilient and commercially minded

  • Self-motivated, trustworthy and comfortable working autonomously - no micromanagement here

Ready to apply?

If you like backing yourself, building relationships and getting results, this could be the one.

Apply now with your CV and a cover letter telling us why you are the right person to own this territory. For a confidential chat, contact People Passion on 0800 HR FOR U.

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