Area Sales Manager – Workwear & Safety Footwear

About the role

MASCOT is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to lead its workwear and safety‑footwear business across Christchurch and the upper South Island. You will own a territory, build strong distributor relationships and drive commercial results for a global brand.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and expand a distributor network, onboarding new partners and strengthening existing ones.
• Manage your sales pipeline, identify new opportunities and collaborate with distributors to increase sales and brand presence.
• Provide product knowledge, training and in‑store concepts such as Shop‑in‑Shop to partners.
• Maintain regular communication with the local team and international headquarters to align on strategy.

Required profile

• Proven experience in field sales, distributor management or a similar commercial role, preferably within the PPE sector.
• Strong commercial mindset with a track record of delivering results.
• Self‑driven, structured approach and excellent relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of a territory.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package including a company car, phone, base salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive product and sales training with ongoing support from management.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing market for a family‑owned international company.