5 Entry Level Sales jobs in Porirua

**More than a job, an adventure**
Our story is about people's connection with nature and with each other. Icebreakers are story-tellers. We want to share our adventures and inspire others to get outside and have their own adventures. We believe in the power of nature and the power of our products. Our sales teams are passionate about Merino, Icebreaker and the impact we can have on people's lives. We are looking for an exceptional Account Manager to tell our story and sell our product to our Wholesale partners. This is a remote role, based in Christchurch.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Wholesale and Retail **,** you'll be responsible for delivering account revenue & growth by effectively managing customer relationships and accounts in a designated territory. This includes delivering the marketing systems that drive retail sell-through success for assigned accounts and working closely with our retail partners to strengthen our brand presence in the territory.
**Stuff you'll know how to do:**
+ Providing outstanding sales and account management to our key wholesale clients
+ Excellent communication and presentation skills
+ Insight, and a high level of commercial acumen and sound judgment
+ Strong problem solving capability and skill
+ Great time-management and prioritizing skills and experience delivering to deadlines
**Things you just get:**
+ Driving revenue
+ Smashing sales targets
+ Providing outstanding customer service
+ Being a Brand Ambassador with personal style who is drawn in by our story and inspired by the authenticity and uniqueness of our brand
**What spins your wheels?**
+ Spending time on the road and working remotely
+ Collaborating with teams
+ Being active and adventurous
**Random events you can handle:**
+ Multiple demands with quick turnarounds
+ Prioritising demands based on ROI
+ You will be on the "road" a lot, so must be happy to travel between states and potential for several overseas trips a year
**What we can offer you:**
+ A broad Account Manager role in an iconic NZ brand powered by a large corporate - the best of both worlds!
+ A close-knit, fun and high performing team
+ The opportunity to build your career within VF Corp
Icebreaker is a world leader in merino clothing and we supply our Adventure, Life and Training ranges to more than 4,500 stores across 47 countries. We care about our relationships with nature and each other. We're a fast moving, nimble business - the people on our team are here because they want to make a difference. Sustainability isn't just a feature of our products, it's in the values and design of our business. View our Transparency Report here:
this opportunity feels like the type of job you're passionate about, and it fits with your skills and experience, please click apply to send us your CV with a covering letter explaining why you'd be right for Icebreaker.
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VF Diversity Vision Statement
VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

**More than a job, an adventure!**
We're on the hunt for our newest Icebreaker to join our high performing team in our Wellington TouchLab.
Icebreakers are passionate, willing and outgoing people. Are you a retail legend who is looking for a change? We need a passionate storyteller, who not only wants a rewarding full-time job, but a greater sense of purpose and connection with the world.
**What we offer:**
We'll kit you out in the newest Icebreaker each season
Monthly bonus based on your personal sales (earn what you are worth!)
Awesome employee product discount for additional purchases
Structured selling training program
40 hours per week
Days to be worked: Tuesday to Saturday
**What you'll bring:**
You are one of those rare individuals who loves smashing goals
You find inspiration through connecting with all different types of people, and helping them find the perfect products
Authentic love for being active in nature and inspiring others to do the same
You are a team player and enjoy supporting your colleagues to crush it on the sales floor
**What drives icebreakers:**
Your vibe attracts your tribe. At icebreaker, we believe our values set the standard. They create our vision and help us build a team of change-makers.
**Authentic | He tūturu** - _We are real, unique human beings_
**Achiever | He waewae kai pakiaka** - _We relentlessly pursue and win_
**Passionate | He ngākau whiwhita** - _We are a force of nature, united by purpose_
**Adventurous | He waewae kai kapua** - _We don't follow, we lead_
**Belonging | He toi whenua** - _We're stronger together and brave enough to be different_
**Free To Be, our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Action**
As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Our products are born in nature and worn in nature. This is a rich and fulfilling mission we are on - we want to inspire people to get out into nature, connect with nature, understand how awesome nature is, and reap the benefits from nature through the performance apparel we create.
This might just be what you have been looking for a real story, seriously awesome products, and the potential to earn what you are worth.
If this opportunity feels like something you're passionate about, and it fits with your skills and experience, please click apply below to send us your CV.
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VF Diversity Vision Statement
VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

**Design Your Future at PVH**
Christmas Sales Consultant
**Why PVH?**
+ **Generous Staff Discounts** : Enjoy significant discounts on all our brands.
+ **Clothing Allowance** : So you can look your best.
+ **Comprehensive Training & Development** : We invest in you!
+ **Career Advancement** : Enjoy clear pathways for career progression.
+ **Vibrant Culture** : Thrive in an energetic and inclusive work environment.
+ **Build New Connections** : Make new friends and network within a diverse team.
+ **Represent an Iconic Brand** : Work with one of the most recognisable global brands.
+ **Gain Valuable Experience** : Enhance your resume with practical work experience.
+ **Commitment to Social Responsibility** : We prioritise corporate social responsibility and community impact.
We are looking for **Christmas** **Sales Consultants** to join our **CALVIN KLEIN** team at **LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON CENTRAL.**
**About You**
+ Positive Attitude: Bring enthusiasm and a can-do spirit to every shift.
+ Multi-tasking Skills: Efficiently handle various tasks in a fast-paced environment.
+ Exceptional Presentation: Maintain high standards of grooming and presentation.
+ Flexible Availability: Available to work throughout the week, including extended trading hours and public holidays, until February 2026.
**About The Company**
PVH is one of the world's largest and most admired fashion companies, connecting with consumers in over 40 countries. Our global iconic brands include Calvin Klein, TOMMY HILFIGER and our Heritage Brands. Our 140-year history is built on the strength of our brands, our team and our commitment to drive fashion forward for good. That's the Power of Us. That's the Power of PVH.
PVH is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications ensuring a strong corporate commitment to inclusion and diversity.
**We thank all applicants in advance as only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.**
DIVERSITY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are committed to recruiting, training and providing career advancement to all associates regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, or social or ethnic origin. Diversity in the workplace is encouraged. Bigotry, racism and any form of harassment or discrimination is not tolerated.

Description
AWS Global Services includes experts from across AWS who help our customers design, build, operate, and secure their cloud environments. Customers innovate with AWS Professional Services, upskill with AWS Training and Certification, optimize with AWS Support and Managed Services, and meet objectives with AWS Security Assurance Services. Our expertise and emerging technologies include AWS Partners, AWS Sovereign Cloud, AWS International Product, and the Generative AI Innovation Center. You'll join a diverse team of technical experts in dozens of countries who help customers achieve more with the AWS cloud.
Join us to help shape the future of AWS Aotearoa during an exciting period of growth, including the launch of our new AWS Region in 2025, expected to create 1,000 jobs and contribute NZ$10.8B to New Zealand's GDP over 15 years.
As a Technical Account Manager (TAM) at Amazon Web Services, you will be a valued member of the Enterprise Support team leading the success of enterprise support customers in building applications and services on the AWS platform.
You work backwards from your customer to define a support strategy, deliver expert advice on AWS services in support of questions, project and launch planning and ongoing operational issues.
TAMs are engaged at the account level, providing recommendations and proactive advice through all phases of the cloud adoption life cycle.
Key job responsibilities
Every day will bring new and exciting challenges on the job while you:
- You'll build solutions, provide technical guidance and advocate for the Partner
- Ensure AWS environments remain operationally healthy whilst reducing cost and complexity
- Develop trusting relationships with customers, understanding their business needs and technical challenges
- Using your technical acumen and customer obsession, you'll drive technical discussions regarding incidents, trade-offs, and risk management
- Consult with a range of partners from developers through to C-suite executives
- Collaborate with Sales Account Managers, AWS Solutions Architects, Business Developers, Professional Services Consultants, and Cloud Support Engineers
- With a bias for action, you'll proactively find opportunities for customers to gain additional value from AWS
- Provide detailed reviews of service disruptions, metrics, detailed prelaunch planning
- Being part of a wider Enterprise Support team you'll provide post-sales, consultative expertise
- Solve a variety of problems across different customers as they migrate their workloads to the cloud
- Plan and execute successful business-critical events including product launches, migrations, and modernisations for your customers on AWS.
A day in the life
As a trusted advisor you'll have a direct impact in helping our customers gain the most value from cloud technology. You'll craft and execute strategies to drive our customer's adoption and use of AWS services.
Our Technical Account Managers partner with some of the most iconic businesses in the country. These range from rising startups building their business from scratch through to large enterprises going through significant transformation. You'll provide advice on architecture, support strategy, project, and launch planning as well as ongoing operational issues. Watch a short video about life as a Technical Account Manager team here the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of technical engineering experience
- Experience with operational parameters and troubleshooting for two (2) of the following: compute/storage/networking/CDN/databases/DevOps/big data and analytics/security/applications development in a distributed systems environment
- Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AWS services or other cloud offerings
- Experience in internal enterprise or external customer-facing environment as a technical lead
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