Area Sales Manager - Vehicle Inspection Growth (Co

• Work for one of NZ's most recognisable brands
• Great benefits including free WoFs!
• Competitive salary and flexible work options

VTNZ is looking for a driven and commercially minded Area Sales Manager to accelerate profitable growth in our vehicle inspection network, with a strong focus on expanding Heavy Truck (COFB) market share. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and turning strategic plans into measurable sales results.

This is an opportunity to influence market performance, build strong customer relationships, and contribute to the continued success of one of New Zealand's most trusted brands.

What You'll Be Doing:

This role sits within our Sales Team and plays a key part in shaping and executing regional sales strategy, developing new business, and supporting the National Sales Manager in delivering national growth objectives.

Noting the need for national travel and regularly being out on the road, we are open to applicants from across the country with easy access to a major airport - Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Queenstown and Palmerston North.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Driving revenue and market share growth in all areas VTNZ operates in, particularly the heavy truck (CoF B) space through structured sales planning and pipeline management
• Identifying, developing, and converting new business opportunities across your assigned areas
• Supporting the development and execution of VTNZ's broader sales strategy
• Conducting customer needs analysis and competitor research to inform sales approaches
• Preparing tailored proposals and supporting negotiation strategies alongside Area and Branch Managers
• Working alongside Area and Branch Managers to support customer visits, training and mentoring
• Contributing to pricing guidelines to ensure account profitability.
• Championing safe work practices and reporting hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly
• Pitching in with additional duties as needed to support the wider team.

What You'll Bring to the role:

As our ideal candidate you will hold:

• 3+ years' of industry relevant experience in a similar sales or business development role
• Proven success in driving growth through direct selling
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Deep understanding of sales processes and customer development
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong organisational and time-management skills
• Research and analytical capability to support customer and market insights
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proactive, self-starting, and able to get on with tasks independently.

Why Join VTNZ?

You'll be part of a respected national brand with a strong commitment to safety, service, and innovation. This is a chance to make a real impact on business growth while working with a supportive team that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Free WoF's, Southern Cross medical insurance and other employee discounts.

At VTNZ we value your unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive workplace for all team members.

Apply Now:

If you have any queries or would like a copy of the position description, please feel free to contact Rhonda on 027 335 8267 or mail careers@vtnz.co.nz (for queries only) or apply via the 'Apply Now' button so we can consider your application along with all other candidates.

We are screening applications as they come in, so please apply today.