Company Description

With a proud history dating back 140 years, the Bosch Group now employs over 413,000 people across 60 countries incorporating 150 nationalities. As a leading IoT company, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected manufacturing. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to facilitate connected living and innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” To this day, Bosch remains privately owned, with 94% held by a charitable trust. Bosch is a rather special company. With its more than 470 locations worldwide, the Bosch Group has been carbon neutral overall (scopes 1 & 2 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard) since 2020. This is achieved with four levers: improving energy efficiency, generating energy from renewable sources, purchasing green electricity, and offsetting residual CO₂ emissions with carbon credits. Visit sustainability.bosch.com for further information on the Bosch Group’s sustainability strategy.

The Power Tools division is among the world market leaders for Power Tools, Accessories, Outdoor Power Equipment, Hand Tools and Storage for the Professional, DIY and Industrial sectors. With an amazing suite of brands including Bosch, Dremel, Diablo and sia Abrasives, the Power Tools division stands for innovation, safety and quality with a clear customer/user centricity. We develop, encourage and empower our associates to reach their full potential. Through our values-based culture we foster and engage a high performing organisation.

Bosch is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applicants of all backgrounds.

Job Description

Do you have that hunter / hunger mentality?

Are you searching for an exciting new opportunity to elevate your career to the next step?

Do you have relevant retail & or sales experience in Power Tools?

Do you want to join a Powerhouse Global organisation?

We are currently offering an opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join us as an Area Sales Manager. This is a permanent full-time opportunity and will be a home office position based in Christchurch, with a region that covers the South Island (excluding Nelson / Blenheim). Due to the high volume of local travel required, the role includes the use of a Tool of Trade vehicle. 

Position responsibilities will include:

• Developing, maintaining and executing territory plans to achieve sales and profit targets, maximising potential, and growing market share
• Planning and relationship management for our customer base
• Exploring and developing new business opportunities
• Promoting product releases and promotional activities to build brand awareness
• Reporting on market trends, activities and competitor information
• Providing timely and accurate sales forecasts and developing initiatives to close gaps or optimize new opportunities
• Attendance at Trade events, store openings and required training

Qualifications

We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starting sales professional, excited by the Power Tools / Trades industry, to drive growth and profitability in our South Island region.

You should be able to demonstrate the following:

• A high level of market, competitor and product knowledge
• Experience using CRM programs
• Web based reporting using Tableau or similar tool
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Teams
• The ability to uphold and execute all Sales Excellence processes and standards
• Proven sales experience and success
• Planning, negotiation, and presentation skills
• High attention to detail and self-discipline
• Power tools / hardware / trade experience is desirable
• Exposure to the Construction industry is advantageous 
• Stakeholder engagement and business acumen is highly regarded
• Regular state-based travel and occasional interstate / international travel

Additional Information

We recognise that our employees are our greatest asset. Through the diversity of our business and commitment to personal and career development, we can provide you with new and exciting opportunities so you can achieve your full potential!

We offer our employees:

• Diverse and exciting career opportunities, both local and international
• Various training and development programs
• Attractive remuneration and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee volunteering program and corporate citizenship activities
• Staff discounts on Bosch and affiliated-brand products

Your application

We are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and diverse workforce in all its forms. We value diversity in our organisation and in our recruitment activities and believe that every voice adds value. We actively pursue a recruiting strategy that works towards eliminating unconscious bias. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through the online application link.

Please note: You need to be a NZ citizen, or hold NZ work rights, to apply for this role.

Bosch does not accept any agency submissions unless approval has been given by a member of the Bosch HR Team. All agency submissions must be submitted directly to Bosch HR. Potential candidates submitted by an agency directly to any Bosch employee or manager without Bosch HR approval will not be considered by Bosch. Bosch will not be liable for a recruitment fee in these circumstances. Any agency terms and conditions must be signed by Bosch HR indicating acceptance.