Sales Representative - Stainless Steel & Aluminium

We're looking for a driven Sales Representative to join our Christchurch hybrid site, selling stainless steel and aluminium to a diverse customer base across the region.

This is a hands-on, target-driven B2B sales role — where success is measured by your ability to win new business, grow existing accounts, and consistently hit revenue targets. You'll be out in the market, building relationships, quoting jobs, and closing deals. Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am–5:00pm (40–45 hours/week)

What you’ll be doing

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across Canterbury and the wider South Island
• Manage and grow an existing customer portfolio in stainless and aluminium
• Prepare accurate quotes, costings, and proposals
• Deliver sales presentations and tailored product solutions
• Monitor market trends, pipeline, and upcoming projects
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and consistently hit targets
• Work closely with the internal sales, processing, and dispatch teams to deliver a seamless customer experience

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years B2B / external sales experience
• Proven track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets
• Experience with quoting, pricing, and margin management
• Sales pipeline management and forecasting
• Strong "hunter" mindset — confident at finding and winning new business
• Full NZ driver's licence
• Currently based in NZ or holding a valid NZ work visa
• Willing to complete a pre-employment medical & drug screen

Nice to have

• Knowledge of stainless steel, aluminium, or industrial metals
• Technical or solution-based sales background
• Existing network across Canterbury / South Island industry

BENEFITS

• Attractive salary package with bi-annual bonus incentives
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Generous parental leave policy
• Supportive, professional, and relaxed team culture
• Health and wellness programme, including on-site gyms in various locations
• A workplace that genuinely values diversity, inclusion, and giving people room to grow

About the company

Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia’s highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 66 sites and ~1300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business – and this always starts with people.

Ready to get started? Apply now and we’ll be in touch for a quick chat.