Technical Sales Representative

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Join DuluxGroup’s Specialized Construction Products as a field based Technical Sales Representative covering Hawke’s Bay to Wellington, preferably based in Manawatu or Wellington. You’ll promote exterior plaster cladding systems, deepen relationships with contractors, architects and designers, and generate specifications while supporting on site delivery of high quality work. This role blends technical knowledge with field sales and includes about 20 percent admin and CRM updates. The right candidate has exterior plastering or related construction experience, builds credibility quickly, and can juggle multiple leads and stakeholders. To apply, tailor your CV to show regional networks and concrete specification wins, and apply online.

Our Company

Specialized Construction Products offer cladding and plastering products that have been designed and developed to provide the very best in cavity-based building envelope solutions for New Zealand conditions. Specialised Construction Products is proudly part of the DuluxGroup, home to some of New Zealand and Australia's most iconic brands and 8000 employees globally. 

Your Role

We’re seeking a field‑based Technical Sales Representative to promote our exterior plaster cladding systems, deepen relationships across the construction ecosystem, generate specifications, and support contractors to win and deliver high‑quality work. You’ll be the face of our systems on site and in design offices—building credibility quickly and creating true pull‑through from specification to install.

As our Technical Sales Representative, you’ll be the face of Dulux Textures across a large and high‑value territory. You’ll build meaningful relationships with contractors, architects, designers, and builders—promoting our exterior cladding systems, generating specification opportunities, and supporting contractors to win and deliver projects.

If you enjoy being out on the road, connecting with people across the construction industry, and using your technical knowledge to help solve problems, this is the role for you.

The territory for this role covers Hawkes Bay→ Manawatū → Taranaki→ Wellington. Preferance is to have someone based out of Manawatu or Wellington.

Check out the Specialized website: https://www.specialized.co.nz/services

What You’ll Be Doing

• Promoting exterior plaster cladding systems to architects, designers, builders, and contractors
• Generating new leads and identifying project opportunities across the region
• Building strong relationships with contractors and providing timely technical support
• Creating specification opportunities by engaging early with architects and designers
• Completing reporting, CRM updates, and other admin tasks (around 20% of the role)

Our Benefits

• Let us support you with Life, total permanent disability and Health Insurance
• Exclusive discounts on DuluxGroup products and partner offers
• We will match up to 4% of your salary to Kiwisaver
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks partner leave
• Market leading learning, development and career pathways
• Access to our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
• Recognition programs that celebrate your impact

What We’re Looking for

• Strong industry experience in exterior plastering or a closely related construction discipline (preferred over pure sales due to technical complexity and contractor expectations)
• Ability to build credibility quickly with plasterers and contractors
• Comfortable juggling multiple leads, projects, and stakeholders
• Self‑motivated, proactive and sharp at spotting opportunities on the road
• Ability to build credibility quickly with contractors
• Confident communicator with solid relationship‑building skills
• Construction sales experience or regional industry connections (advantageous)

Why Join Us?

Progressing your career with the DuluxGroup means being part of a network of over 8000 employees globally who believe in our purpose to ‘Imagine a Better Place’

With origins dating back to 1918, we are a leading marketer and manufacturer of iconic brands such as Dulux, Selleys, Cabots, Yates and B&D to name a few.

By joining us, you will be a part of a long term strategy to deliver profitable growth through brand leadership, innovation and customer intimacy. We are committed to internal mobility and growth while fostering an inclusive culture with flexible work options.

If this sounds like an environment you would like to be a part of, please apply online!