Senior Business Development Manager

This is a great opportunity to develop your sales and management career with NZ's leading golf and turf machinerycompany. Parkland specializes in premium golf & turf products including TORO, Ventrac, Yamaha, Polaris and more. Our mission is to provide customers with the absolute best products and services to create premium turf performance and appearance. Major customers include leading golf clubs, local government, contractors, landscapers, vineyards and nationwide big box retailers. As Golf & Turf Sales Representative, you will spend the majority of your day out on the road, meeting clients and selling our products and services. You will assist with client events, promotions, sponsorships and field days. Whilst not on the road, you will spend your time planning ahead, checking client satisfaction and organizing future meetings. About the role and day to day activity Plan call cycles and sales strategies Build business by contacting and calling on existing and potential clients. Place orders (usually supplied from DC in Auckland) Client service including technical support (with the help of technical staff) Client and support staff training (with the help of technical staff)  Organize and help deliver client events, promotions and field days. Monitor and report on opportunities, sales and competitor activity. Skills and experience Proven field sales experience A knowledge and passion for golf & turf Ability to relate to clients, build trust and identify opportunities A positive "can do / how do we make this work" approach to life Solid analytical and decision making skills Ability to work to a budget and timeline Golf experience would be valuable although not essential as training will be provided. What Parkland can offer Training - including factory training overseas Great working environment in a small team (45 people nationwide across four offices) Career progression opportunities Flexibility Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand? How many years' experience do you have as a sales representative? Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence? Do you have experience in a cold calls sales environment? Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr