Technical Sales Representative

Please Quote Reference Number 15972

• Based in Southland or Otago
• Automotive Refinish & Industrial Coatings product training provided
• Coating Supplies - A Smits Group Company

Build strong customer partnerships. Grow a respected brand.

Coating Supplies, part of the Smits Group, is looking for a motivated Technical Sales Representative to support and grow our customer base across the Southland and Otago regions.

This role offers the opportunity to be based in either Southland or Otago.

If you have experience in technical sales, enjoy working closely with customers, and want to represent high-quality products backed by a trusted industry name, we'd love to hear from you.

Experience in Automotive Refinish or Industrial Coatings is advantageous but not essential - we provide industry-specific training to help you succeed.

Why Join Coating Supplies?:

• Join a well-established and growing company within the Smits Group
• Based in Southland or Otago
• Work with a loyal existing customer base and strong brand reputation
• Industry training and technical support provided
• A role that combines relationship management, technical advice, and business growth

About the Role

As the Technical Sales Representative for the region, you will manage and grow relationships with customers in the Automotive Refinish and Industrial Coatings trades.

Your focus will be on delivering excellent service, providing technical product advice, and identifying opportunities to grow sales across the territory.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers
• Providing technical advice and product solutions
• Growing sales within an established customer base
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities
• Representing the business with professionalism and reliability
• Working independently to manage your regional territory

About You

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with customers and solving problems.

You might already have experience in automotive refinish, coatings, or related trades, but we are also very open to candidates with technical sales experience in other industries.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Experience in technical sales or account management
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• A self-motivated and organised approach to managing your territory
• The ability to understand technical products and recommend solutions
• A full driver's licence
• Automotive Refinish or Industrial Coatings experience (desirable)
• Trade or hands-on technical background (desirable)

About Smits Group

Smits Group is a leading supplier of paint, coatings, and consumables to the Automotive Refinish and Industrial Coatings industries across New Zealand. We pride ourselves on delivering quality products, expert advice, and outstanding service to our customers.

Joining Coating Supplies means becoming part of a supportive, experienced team within a growing national group.

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your technical sales career and want the opportunity to live and work in Southland or Otago, we'd love to hear from you.

Please Quote Reference Number 15972