Sales Account Manager - South Island

Sales Account Manager — South Island

Account growth & new business development · Home Office (Christchurch preferred)

About the role

Are you a driven, self-starting sales professional who knows how to nurture relationships and open doors? We’re looking for someone who thrives on working independently, takes ownership of their territory, and has the track record to prove it. If you’re based in the South Island — and you’re ready to grow something exciting, we’d love to hear from you. This is a genuine opportunity to build and grow a South Island territory with a company that’s been shaping New Zealand’s food packaging industry for over 20 years. You’ll work from home, travel roughly two weeks per month across your territory, and connect with our Auckland head office for onboarding, training, and key meetings.

You’ll be backed by a knowledgeable, supportive team — but you won’t be micromanaged. We trust great salespeople to do what they do best.

What you’ll be doing

• Growing and deepening relationships with existing South Island accounts

• Prospecting and winning new customers across your territory

• Representing Syntech at client meetings, site visits, and industry events

• Keeping CRM records, forecasts, and pipeline reporting accurate and up to date

• Setting and consistently hitting monthly and quarterly sales targets

What we’re looking for

Essential

• 3+ years in a field sales or sales representative role

• Proven results in both account management and new business development

• Self-motivated, organised, and dependable working independently

• Consultative selling style with strong relationship-building skills

• Clear, confident communicator with professional presentation

• Disciplined with CRM and pipeline management

• Comfortable being held accountable to ambitious goals

• Full driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly

• Legal right to work in New Zealand

Highly regarded

• Background in flexible packaging, manufacturing, or FMCG

• Existing relevant South Island customer network

• Experience with solution or value-based selling

About Syntech NZ

Founded in 2001, Syntech NZ is a trusted supplier of innovative flexible packaging solutions to New Zealand businesses — from start-ups launching their first product to established food manufacturers. Our range includes custom pouch packaging, barrier and multi-layer films, lidding films, forming webs, jars and lids, and packaging machinery.

We’re proud to be New Zealand’s first supplier of 100% recycled PET sheet for food-safe packaging. Our closed-loop rPET recovery programme reflects our genuine commitment to sustainability — helping customers meet their environmental goals without compromising on quality.

We’re known for technical expertise, a can-do attitude, and building long-term partnerships. Customers stay with us because we deliver.

What we offer

• Vehicle or allowance, phone, and laptop provided

• Thorough onboarding and ongoing product training

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus

• Real autonomy — own your territory and make your mark

• A collaborative, experienced Auckland team behind you

How to apply

We want to see how you sell — so here’s what we need:

1. A two-minute video introducing yourself and telling us why you’re the right fit

2. Your CV with a brief cover letter highlighting your most relevant sales results

3. Two referees — ideally customers or industry contacts who can speak to your sales ability and work ethic

Applications without a video introduction will not be considered.

We move quickly for the right candidate. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Applicants must hold the legal right to work in New Zealand. Proof of eligibility required prior to interview.