TECHNICAL SALES
ORARI / SOUTH CANTERBURY – NZ
THE OPPORTUNITY
Active Talent is partnering with an established New Zealand business seeking a commercially capable Technical Sales professional to join their Orari-based team.
This is a hands-on customer-focused role working across the New Zealand and Australian markets. It will suit someone who combines strong sales and relationship skills with enough mechanical or technical understanding to have credible conversations with customers and understand the equipment they are working with.
THE ROLE
Working predominantly from the Orari office, you’ll manage customer engagement from initial enquiry through to sale and ongoing support, including:
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Responding to phone, web and customer enquiries
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Developing customer relationships across New Zealand and Australia
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Understanding customer requirements and recommending appropriate solutions
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Following up enquiries and opportunities through the sales process
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Discussing technical product information confidently with customers
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Developing and maintaining a strong sales pipeline
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Providing ongoing customer and after-sales support
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Working closely with the CEO and wider team
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Occasional travel within New Zealand and Australia once established in the role
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You don’t need to be an engineer, but you do need enough practical and technical aptitude to understand the products and communicate confidently with customers. Ideally, you’ll bring:
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Experience within a mechanical, engineering, agricultural machinery or similar technical environment
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Proven sales, business development or customer engagement capability
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Strong commercial awareness and the ability to convert opportunities
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Practical mechanical or technical aptitude
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Confidence discussing technical requirements with customers
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Strong relationship-building and communication skills
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A self-driven approach with the ability to manage follow-up and priorities
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A genuine customer-focused mindset
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The ability to work independently while contributing to a close-knit team
WHAT'S ON OFFER
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Broad salary range of $80,000–$120,000
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Established product range servicing New Zealand and Australian markets
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Direct involvement with the CEO and wider business
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Opportunity to build long-term customer relationships rather than simply chase transactions
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Predominantly office-based Monday to Friday role
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Scope to grow with the business over the longer term
For someone who understands both people and products, this is an opportunity to take ownership of customer relationships and play a meaningful part in the continued growth of an established technical business.