Account & Relationship Management (Sales)
Full time
Swanndri has a unique position in the outdoors lifestyle clothing market with a foundation built on its 111-year authentic heritage, being one of New Zealand's most recognised brands and consistently achieving high levels of growth year on year.
100% New Zealand owned and based in Christchurch, Swanndri is retailed in more than 1,500 retail stores across the full spectrum of market channels, including company-owned retail stores, e-commerce, export and domestic wholesale. Swanndri has the advantage of having a well-segmented product range, which allows the brand to be merchandised through recreational outdoors, urban lifestyle, department and farm supply stores providing balance and scope for continued growth. Swanndri also welcomed Line 7 into its brand stable in 2019 and has distribution rights to Grubs Boots in New Zealand and Australia.
If successful, you will be joining the business at an exciting time as the company continues to expand into international markets.
The Role Retaining positive commercial relationships with our extensive customer base, while also developing new business across multiple sales channels in the South Island. The role will require you to manage the territory by implementing regular call and visitation cycles to provide effective merchandising to prescribed brand standards, product and merchandise training, and a solution-focused sales approach.
The Candidate You will ideally be an experienced apparel retail salesperson looking to enter the wholesale world, or you will be an existing sales representative or territory manager. You will be a 'road warrior' with knowledge how to plan an effective and efficient weekly schedule.
You will have strong knowledge of sales processes, outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities. You will also have an analytical mind to support strong organisation skills and commercial awareness.
What matters most to us is a positive can-do attitude and being able to add to a highly positive team culture.
Previous experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office is a requirement. CRM software system knowledge along with apparel experience is desirable but not essential.
What next If the above role sounds like you, please apply with a well thought through and articulate cover letter, along with your CV detailing your experience and achievements.
Your application will include the following questions:
How many years' experience do you have as a territory manager?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
Do you have experience in a sales role?
Are you available to travel for this role when required?
Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
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