Sales Representative Lower North Island

Sales Representative Lower North Island

Stowers Containment Solutions is a subsidiary of the multinational PACT Group Ltd. Stowers are New Zealand's containment specialists, delivering materials handling, storage, packaging and distribution solutions to industrial, commercial, horticultural and agricultural customers throughout the country. Stowers offers the largest range of containment solutions and materials handling available. We represent most major plastic manufacturers' in New Zealand, together with many international suppliers.

About this opportunity

At Stowers, we're passionate about providing innovative packaging and product solutions to our customers across New Zealand. As part of our national sales team, we're looking for a motivated Sales Representative to take ownership of our Lower North Island territory – covering Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Wairarapa, and beyond. This is a role where you'll combine relationship management and new business development, driving growth across existing customers while uncovering new markets and opportunities.

Location and work arrangement:

Wellington-based candidates will work from our PPNZ Wellington site, alongside a supportive team.

Manawatu, Hawke's Bay, or Taranaki-based candidates will work from a home office, with a company vehicle provided and regular travel expected.

We're open to applicants across the region who are motivated, flexible, and ready to make an impact.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Manage and grow key accounts through regular engagement and business reviews.
• Drive new business across industrial and FMCG sectors.
• Deliver sales growth and margin objectives with accurate forecasting.
• Identify and develop opportunities for new products and markets.
• Collaborate with the wider sales team to deliver strategic growth plans.
• Contribute to pricing, contracts, and customer satisfaction outcomes.
• Provide reporting across revenue, margin, projects, and customer feedback.
• Support the Customer Service Team and contribute to a strong team culture.

A company vehicle will be provided, and regular travel across the territory is expected.

Your skills and experience:

• Proven experience in sales (B2B experience highly regarded).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Financial acumen – confident with pricing, margins, and reporting.
• Ability to negotiate and convert new business opportunities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable – with a drive to succeed.
• Technical or manufacturing knowledge (packaging experience a bonus).
• Willingness to travel regularly across the region (vehicle provided).

In return we offer:

• Company vehicle, laptop, and phone provided.
• Career growth opportunities within a national sales team.
• Supportive, collaborative company culture where your input matters.
• Training and development to help you expand your skills and expertise.
• Opportunity to work across diverse industries (Industrial, FMCG, manufacturing, and more).
• Be part of a company that values innovation, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building strong customer partnerships and is motivated by achieving growth targets and creating new opportunities. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and leave your mark, this role is perfect for you!