Trade Sales Representative

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Join DuluxGroup as a Trade Sales Representative covering central Auckland from the North Shore to Albany, an autonomous field role focused on growing and defending our Dulux Paints portfolio with builders and painters. You will own pricing in a competitive, customer driven environment, collaborate with internal teams, and use CRM and data to drive performance and win specifications in construction projects. This role suits proactive networkers who enjoy field work and clear communication. Benefits include life and health insurance, generous parental leave, KiwiSaver matching, and strong learning pathways. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight relationship building, consultative selling, and readiness to learn the paint industry; note local Auckland residency if possible.

About Us

For over a century, our Paints & Coatings brands have helped shape the homes, buildings, and infrastructure that define Australia and New Zealand. From protecting iconic landmarks to adding colour to everyday spaces, our work makes a lasting impact.

Proudly part of the DuluxGroup and home to some of the region’s most trusted and beloved brands including Dulux, Berger, Acratex, British Paints, and Porter’s Paints - you’ll be joining a team of passionate people globally who are proud to create, innovate, and lead.

We’re consistently recognised as one of ANZ’s most trusted brands, and we’re committed to building better futures - for our customers, our communities, and our people.

What You’ll Be Doing

This full-time permanent position as a Trade Sales Representative for Dulux Paints is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a energetic, hardworking individual to join the North Auckland Trade Sales Team. This is a fantastic role for someone who wants a fresh start in a new career and is motivated and driven for success or someone who has previous experience and is looking to join an industry leader.

You will manage a portfolio of clients with your key focus to be growing and maintaining the existing Dulux customer base. Primarily you will be responsible for our Trade Painters through multiple sectors within construction, however there will be opportunity for you to grow your customer base with out of the box thinking. Much of your day can be spent out in the field, but this is a highly autonomous role, so professionalism & a high level of communication are skills you possess.

The Dulux Trade Sales Teams are passionate about being consumer driven and customer focused. We ask, listen, learn and act to help our customers win.

The territory for this role is central Auckland, North Shore up to Albany. Living in one of these locations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with builders, top-tier painters, and key market influencers
• Collaborate with internal networks and stakeholders to maximize market impact
• Own pricing strategy in a competitive, customer-driven environment
• Leverage CRM and data insights to guide team performance
• Drive specification success through strategic collaboration and project targeting

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

• Sales experience preferred but not essential
• Industry/paint experience not critical—we can train you on this!
• Experience engaging with tradespeople, painters, or construction sector is highly beneficial
• Minimum 3 years of direct field sales preferred but open to candidates
• Ability to effectively manage customer relationships, build rapport and collaborate with key stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communications and a high level of business acumen

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!