Sales Representative

Roofing Industries is part of Vulcan Steel Group and has been supporting New Zealand roofers and builders for over 25 years. With 15 branches nationwide, we manufacture and supply quality metal roofing, cladding, rainwater, and related products for residential, commercial, rural, and industrial projects.

About the Role

We’re looking for a motivated Sales Representative to join our Cromwell team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys talking to people, building relationships, and working in sales. We’re open to someone with experience, or an entry-level candidate with the right attitude who is keen to build a career in the roofing industry.

This is a hands-on, all-rounder role combining sales, customer service, project coordination, and practical branch support.

You will work with customers, prepare quotes, process orders, and help keep jobs moving. You will also support the factory team when needed and may assist with local deliveries in a Class 1 truck.

What you’ll be doing

• Sales and customer service
• Account management and customer follow-up
• Preparing quotes
• Processing customer orders
• Managing phone, email, and in-person enquiries
• Providing product information and job updates
• Coordinating order details and delivery timelines
• Updating customer records, quotes, and orders
• Supporting warehouse, factory, and branch tasks when required
• Assisting with local Class 1 deliveries when needed
• Working with branch staff, other RI branches, and suppliers
• Hours: Monday to Friday, between 7:00am – 5:00pm (approx. 45 hours per week)

Requirements

• Full Class 1 driver licence
• Sales or customer service experience, or a strong interest in starting a sales career
• Confidence talking to customers
• Good written and verbal communication
• Strong organisation and follow-up skills
• Good attention to detail
• Willingness to learn roofing products
• Hands-on attitude and willingness to help in the warehouse/factory
• Reliable, positive, and team-focused attitude

Benefits

• Be part of a small, motivated team that genuinely cares about customer service
• Varied role with autonomy and room to grow
• Supportive environment within a well-established NZ business
• Opportunity to build a career in the roofing industry
• Opportunity to make a real impact in the local market

If you tick some of the boxes above, we’d like to hear from you. What matters most is your attitude and willingness to learn. Apply now!

You must be currently residing in New Zealand or have a valid work visa to be considered for this position.

We are committed to health and safety in our organisation. Due to the nature of this role & our business, a pre-employment medical and drug screen is part of the recruitment process for the successful person.