National Sales Manager - Agriculture

About Us

Aliaxis is a global leader, and a trusted name in New Zealand, for world-class water, building, and energy solutions. We design, manufacture, and deliver high-quality plastic pipe and fitting systems through our renowned brands Marley, RX Plastics, and Dynex.

We make life flow.

We’re looking for innovative, dynamic individuals, that are driven to transform communities by delivering smart water, energy, and building solutions.

Our culture is built on three principles:

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, innovate, and learn fast.
• We Care for the environment, our customers, and each other.
• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.

About the role

As Sales Manager – Agriculture, you will lead and grow our agriculture segment by driving sustainable and profitable sales, developing a high-performing team, and building strong customer relationships. This is a strategic leadership role where you’ll shape the future of our agricultural business.

What will you do?

• Drive Growth: Develop and execute strategic sales plans, analyse market trends, and identify opportunities to acquire new B2B customers while maintaining accurate prospect pipelines.

• Lead the Team: Recruit, coach, and inspire Territory Managers to achieve and exceed revenue targets, fostering a culture of accountability and recognition.

• Build Partnerships: Cultivate strong relationships with key decision-makers, negotiate contracts, and secure long-term, mutually beneficial agreements.

• Champion Our Brand: Deliver compelling B2B marketing initiatives that reinforce our value proposition and ensure consistent messaging across all channels.

• Achieve Results: Forecast sales, monitor performance, and adapt strategies to maintain competitive pricing, product mix, and profitability.

• Own the Process: Oversee the entire sales cycle, from lead generation to contract negotiation, ensuring customer needs are met and growth targets achieved.

About you

• Proven success in senior-level sales leadership, with 10+ years’ experience driving results.

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with a track record of winning new business and expanding existing relationships.

• Exceptional commercial acumen, able to think strategically and act tactically to deliver maximum value.

• Experienced in managing and motivating high-performing teams.

• Knowledge of 3-step channel-to-market (manufacturer–distributor–customer), ideally within the agriculture sector.

Why join us?

• Work for a company that cares about its impact on people and the planet

• Industry-leading safety culture with a strong “Go for Zero” focus.

• Inclusive and diverse workplace where fairness and respect matter.

• 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers.

• Annual performance-based bonus

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

• Celebrate success through Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards