Branch Manager / Senior Sales & Operations Lead

  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Permanent
  • + up to $3K/month performance bonus
  • South Auckland
  • On-site | Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm
  • Permanent | competitive base salary + up to $3K monthly commission

Lead from the front.
Talent’s client is expanding their direct operations across New Zealand, starting with Auckland. We’re looking for a driven and hands-on leader to step into a Branch Manager (or Senior Sales & Ops Lead) role with a clear sales mandate and the potential to scale into a regional leadership position.

About the Role
You’ll take charge of a small but critical team to build market presence and customer base across multiple sectors.
The immediate focus is Auckland, but the scope could grow to include oversight of other north island branches.
You’ll report directly to the COO and work closely with national leadership across sales and ops.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Grow the client base and expand a number of customer sectors (Government, Facilities, Construction)
  • Drive B2B sales and strategic engagement across major development and civil projects
  • Lead a small, hands-on team with accountability for performance, safety, and delivery
  • Own OH&S responsibilities (including monthly compliance sign-offs)
  • Deliver against clear KPIs: unit utilisation, sales growth, and client retention

What They’re Looking for in Sales Acumen

  • Sold to construction, infrastructure, or civil customers
  • Knows how to grow a client base and drive repeat business
  • Has existing relationships or networks in the Auckland construction & Clivil scene
  • Proactively generate leads, reconnect with former clients, and bring in new business
  • Ideally you will have experience within the rental industry.
  • Can identify and engage with the right decision-makers (project/site managers, not just front-line workers)
  • Brings practical commercial instincts-can make strong but sensible offers
  • Uses on-the-ground insights to guide where the business should focus next

We’re Also Looking For

  • Experience in rental sales, B2B services.
  • Comfortable in a hands-on leadership role
  • Familiarity with health & safety and structured reporting
  • Exposure to multi-site or distributed operations

What’s in It for You

  • Permanent opportunity with strong growth trajectory
  • Competitive base salary + up to $3K/month performance bonus
  • Car allowance ($18,000/year)
  • Laptop, mobile phone, iPad and PPE provided
  • High-trust culture with collaborative support across ANZ
  • Autonomy and career progression toward a North Island leadership role

Important to Note

  • Must have full NZ working rights (citizenship, residency or valid work visa)
  • Sponsorship is not available for this role

Ready to lead with purpose and rebuild a high-performing sales-led operation?

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