Sales Manager

Arvida Group Limited is hiring a Sales Manager for Lauriston Park in Cambridge, New Zealand. This full-time, onsite role sits within a close-knit sales team and reports to the village leadership structure, guiding prospective residents and their families through the process from first contact to moving in.

Arvida develops and operates communities that provide independent living and aged care services for older New Zealanders, guided by a resident-led approach. The company highlights values such as Being There, In it Together, and Look for a Way, which shape how the sales team engages with residents, families and the wider community.

This role would suit a sales-focused professional who enjoys building relationships in the local area, delivering strong results, and contributing to a purpose-driven organisation that prioritises health and wellbeing for residents.

What You’ll Do At Lauriston Park

You’ll work alongside another Sales Manager to own the end-to-end process for villas and care suites, handling enquiries and coordinating tours and open homes. You’ll liaise with prospective residents and their families, ensuring a high-quality customer experience from first contact through to move-in while representing Lauriston Park’s approach to retirement living in the local market.

As part of the village leadership team, you’ll help keep operations smooth and support a strong local reputation. You’ll build connections with the local community, health professionals and other stakeholders to spotlight Lauriston Park and the benefits of choosing this community, including the Attitude of Living Well that guides how residents are supported.

The Right Candidate For This Role

To be considered, the essentials include a proven sales record and a results-driven outlook, strong connections within the local region, an affinity with customers, excellent communication skills, and the ability to support local teams to achieve solid sales results. The candidate should have a genuine passion for interacting with older New Zealanders and the capability to engage with a wide variety of people to work toward common goals.

Pay And Practical Details For This Role

The role offers a competitive market rate plus commission, reflecting the performance-based component of the position. Ongoing training and team benefits are provided, along with mentorship from experienced managers. The culture at Lauriston Park is described as engaging, positive, and supportive, and the team is dedicated and enthusiastic. This is a full-time, onsite position based in Cambridge, with five days per week and at least one weekend day to support open homes and community activities.

Tips For Applicants

Start your resume with a concise summary that highlights your proven sales results and your strong links in the Cambridge area.

Prepare a few short stories that show how you’ve connected with customers, supported a local team to hit sales targets, and engaged with a diverse group of people to reach a shared goal.

In interviews, share how you connect with older New Zealanders and how you balance listening to families with guiding residents through the sales process.

When you ask questions, probe how success is measured in the first six to twelve months, what support exists from the village leadership and broader team, and how the commission structure works alongside open homes scheduling.

How To Apply

Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter outlining what you’ll bring to the role and your fit to Arvida.