Part-Time Sales Rep – Scaling Sustainability at Critical.Location : Remote (NZ-based preferred)Commitment : Part-time ~24 hours / week (3 days, flexible), contract.Start Date : ASAPFollow us on Instagram (@Critical.things | LinkedIn | Facebook | Criticaldesign.nz)About UsAt Critical.
, we're rewriting the narrative for plastic waste.
Our flagship material, Cleanstone, is made from 100% recycled plastics and is leading the charge in sustainable building materials.Think of us as the "Apple of green design and circular building materials"—cutting-edge, beautiful, near carbon neutral, circular, and transformative.With 40% of global carbon emissions coming from the building sector and only 9% of the 400 million tonnes of plastics recycled, climate change and plastic pollution are two of the greatest challenges of our generation.We started Critical.
because we want to be good tipuna (ancestors), so generations beyond us can thrive.
Out of this desire to change the world, we've spent the last 6 years developing world-leading technology to transform hard-to-recycle plastics into beautiful, durable materials that accelerate the built environment towards circularity.It's been a heck of a journey : Rui was a designer frustrated by the lack of sustainable materials in commercial fit-outs, so he quit his job to start Critical.Our journey began in the spare room of a flat, then moved to a borrowed school workshop where we ran experiments for years to build our MVP and raised ourfirst $500KThe day after setting up our first pilot plant, the Papatoetoe Tornado destroyed it.
We rebuilt from scratch, launched in
Our health and wellbeing depend on the wellbeing of our whenua, rivers, and oceans.
As we grow in Aotearoa and globally, we seek to partner with iwi Maori and indigenous communities to deploy our technology and products worldwide.The RoleWe're growing fast — and our inbound leads are flowing faster than we can keep up.
That's where you come in.We're looking for a part-time Sales Rep to help us reduce the sales cycle, respond quickly, and close deals with architects, designers, and brands who want to use Cleanstone.This is not a cold-calling role.
We already have the leads.
Your job is to : Manage ~20+ active deals weekly in PipedriveRespond to new leads within 8 hours (first call + email)Qualify projects, send samples, and lock in review callsPrepare and send quotes within 24 hoursFollow our proven playbook to keep momentum (no deal idle >
3 days)Handle objections with care and provide technical / design resourcesClose deals or book the next action (order, follow-up, spec-in, or site visit)Duplicate and track won deals for future sales opportunitiesWho You Are / Who We Need You To BeYou're more than a salesperson—you're a trusted guide, someone who listens, responds, and helps customers imagine what's possible with Critical.
Cleanstone.
You have a servant heart and are genuinely invested in the success of our customers.You're detail-focused, organised, and thrive in a pipeline environment.Must-Have Skills & Attributes2 years' experience in sales (bonus : architecture, design, or building materials)Understanding of architectural specification processes, tender process and know how to convertarchitectural drawings into quotes.Strong written & verbal communicationComfortable working to a sales cadence and targetsOrganised and disciplined : can juggle 20+ active deals at onceTech savvy : CRM (Pipedrive preferred), Google WorkspaceSelf-starter who thrives in remote, flexible environmentsNice-to-HavesPrevious experience selling into design, fit-out, or construction industriesKnowledge of sustainable design, green building, or circular economy principlesWhy Join Critical.
Growth : Work in a fast-scaling startup with bold ambitions, backed by strong demand.Flexibility : 24 hrs / week, flexible and remote-friendly with the opportunity to go permanent full time depending on performance.Support : Work directly with the founder, learning and contributing to scaling systems.Remuneration & CommissionBase Salary : $70,000 pro rata at $42,000.Commission : 3% to 6% - paid upon client payment.Flexible working hours.How to ApplySend your CV and a cover letter to
Bonus points if you share examples of deals you've closed in architecture, design, or building materials.Our ValuesAs a Maori company we exist to uplift the mauri (life force) of te taiao (the natural world) as our health and wellbeing is dependent on the wellbeing of our natural world.
Therefore when the waiora, or the wellbeing of our land, rivers and oceans are affected, it affects us all.
We started Critical because we want to be good tipuna (ancestors) so that generations beyond us can thrive for thousands of years to come.
As we scale in Aotearoa, we plan to foster and grow partnerships with iwi Maori and as we scale globally we will seek to grow partnership with indigenous authorities and communities as we deploy our technology andproducts around the world.He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.
People above process.We value great people above great ideas.
Therefore we believe working to create turangawaewae (a place to stand) for our people will empower leaders to do their best work for the communities we exist to serve.
At Critical, we expect our team to manaaki (care for) each other as we celebrate the highs and wade through the many challenges in our collective journey to achieve our mission.Tiakitanga.
Guardianship over our environment.Guided by Maoritanga, we believe people and te taiao (the natural world) are inextricably connected.
Therefore as our bottom line, the processes we invent, the products and technologies we build at Critical.
must restore our environment for our tamariki and for generations to come.Kaihoahoa atawhai.
Invention by empathyBy stepping in the shoes of the people we seek to serve, we use design, technology and business innovation with compassion to invent groundbreaking products and technologies that improve the quality of life for all.Whaia te iti kahurangi.
Ambitious to change the world.The treasure we seek most dearly is a future where products and technology create opportunities to empower people out of poverty while regenerating our planet for generations to come.
We believe ambition is good when the vision is generous.
Therefore we expect our team to continuously nurture in each other an ambition to carry us into our bold vision of the future.Join us in creating a future where beauty and sustainability coexist.
Let's make Critical.
the viral sensation that changes the world.
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