DPS Publishing Looking for New Sales Manager/ Business Development Manager at Auckland CBD, Auckland Full Time

DPS is a multi-platform media and publishing company. We’re an Australian success story, with 22 years experience and we’re passionate about our work. 

We are the creators of the Aged Care Guide and Disability Support Guide printed Guides and websites, producing much relied upon resources for seniors and people living with disability, to help them and their loved ones through their aged care and disability support journey.

We have banded together with our sister company HelloCare to create and launch Hello Leaders, a digital news, online platform and printed publication for the Aged Care Industry sector, designed to help the industry. (Helloleaders.com.au and Helloleaders.co.nz – to come!)

We are currently seeking applications for a New Sales/ Business Development Manager role.

Your new role:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the primary purpose of this position is to launch this brand new offering into New Zealand and to provide high class customer service, business development increasing the company’s growth and revenue through sales maximisation.

The successful applicant will need to be multiskilled.  You will need to be able to effectively account manage your own client base, develop and grow accounts whilst also building new business.

 Key Sales responsibilities will include:

• Generate new sales – Build and maintain a quality database
• Client liaison and customer service
• Ensure renewal of accounts – Provide Effective Account Management to maintain the company’s existing relationships with its clientele so that they will continue using the company for business
• Driving business performance through daily sales targets
• Identifying new opportunities to improve and develop client relationships
• Working together with the sales team to achieve results

What you will need to succeed:
You will have:

• Experience in B2B a necessity
• Experience selling advertising (online and in print)
• 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Be able to demonstrate being able to close sales quickly
• Confidence and joy in chasing new sales opportunities from scratch
• Knowledge of sales principals and customer service practices
• Immaculate and professional appearance
• Excellent use of the English language, both verbal and written
• Ability to multi-task
• Initiative to bring your own ideas to the table
• Strong customer service skills
• Qualifications in sales or marketing an advantage
• Experience in Aged Care or Disability Sectors is beneficial
• Able to work unassisted
• Cold calling experience

Benefits:

The role is offered as a Full Time Role but hours can be changed to suit the right applicant.

A Competitive base salary is offered, plus commission/ bonus structure, based on experience.

As our offices are based in Australia this position enables a great work/ life balance with the applicant able to work from home.

You do not need to be based in Auckland, any where in New Zealand is fine as long as you are willing to travel throughout both Islands to meet with clients as required.

We are looking for the right person.

How to Proceed:
If you are up for the challenge, you have valid work rights and if this position sounds right up your alley, please send us your CV including a one page cover letter, telling us about yourself and why this job is for you, including 3 references.

Please note our CEO, Michelle Beech, is in New Zealand for the next 3 weeks (until 13th November) so you are encouraged to get your applications in ASAP so she can meet with you personally before she leaves to return to Australia.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

No Recruitment Agencies please.