Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

Airport Oaks – New Zealand

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Sunbeam, Rubbermaid, Sistema, Sharpie, Coleman and NUK, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership and Leadership. 

We embrace and live our values every day, in all we do, together we have built a winning culture in which employees feel a true sense of belonging, fulfillment and satisfaction and act as a force for good.

About the role:

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced Business Development Executive to join our team in New Zealand.

This role is primarily responsible for managing our extensive brand portfolio including Sistema, Sunbeam, and Sharpie.

Based in Auckland and working out of our modern Sistema Factory and Office site, this role looks after our customer base nationwide. Approximately 70% of your time will be spent locally in the upper North Island, with the remainder comprised of a travel cycle to Wellington, Christchurch, and regional locations to lead sales, training, end user activity and events as needed.

This position works closely with internal & external stakeholders to develop strategies that will enable mutual returns for our valued customers and the business. You will have a proven history of exceeding sales targets through your solution sales approach, have a sound strategic business development skills set, be self-motivated and possess the ability to build solid relationships with new and existing customers. You will be the face of our brands and conduct in-store training for resellers and end customers. Any experience in the home appliance or adjacent industry would be a bonus.

With a solid business platform already in place, we are focused on unleashing the growth potential of this exciting business.

What’s in it for you? 

• A dynamic and progressive business – working with a high energy motivated team
• Exciting career development opportunities to develop and expand across multiple product categories
• A competitive salary plus attractive bonus scheme
• All of the tools of trade required to excel in your role

What will you be responsible for?

• Achieve and exceed yearly budgeted net sales
• Work with the Newell sales and marketing team to execute all new product launches and promotional activity
• Represent Newell Brands at industry trade shows
• Product demonstrations, training activity, and sales presentations
• Maintain and build upon our relationship with existing customers
• Identify, develop, and grow new business opportunities
• Communicate with the business management team regularly, including reporting and presentations on work in progress

What you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree or further studies in Business, Management, Commerce, Marketing or a related field
• Minimum 3 years in sales roles across similar channels or customers 
• Strong time management and negotiation skills
• Strong presentation, leadership, and communication skills
• A proven ability to build rapport, problem solve, and sell
• Self-motivated and an ability to work autonomously as well as part of team

This is a great challenge for a highly motivated sales professional! If you feel have what it takes, apply now!