# Sales Manager - Hygiene and Pest | Auckland

> Rentokil Initial · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-24

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Sales / Business Development

## Description

**Join our dedicated team as Sales Manager!** 

At Rentokil Initial NZ, we are on a mission to protect people and enhance lives through world-class pest control, hygiene services, and indoor plant care.

The Sales Manager reports to the Upper North Island  Regional Manager, but will work with a high degree of autonomy and ownership, with exposure to and work closely with key stakeholders at all levels across the Auckland UNI portfolio and would therefore suit somebody with the assurance and judgement to operate at senior levels when required.

**In this role you will be responsible for:**

-   Providing strong leadership and coaching.
-   The delivery of the Auckland UNI Hygiene and Pest sales and customer retention targets.
-   Development and performance of all sales and account management activities in the region.
-   Leading, motivating, inspiring and coaching high performance across the sales team.
-   Developing a strategic sales plan critical to the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in the region.
-   Leading with data and heart to drive high performance delivery consistently across the team.

Success is simple: lead a high-performance culture, drive relentless results, and settle for nothing short of market dominance. You will achieve this by championing a proactive sales environment, executing strategic growth plans, and utilizing rigorous regional analysis to ensure we consistently outpace the competition and exceed our targets.

**In order to be successful you will have the skills, experience and ability to:**

-   Develop and execute a strategic sales plan that will enable delivery of the regional organic net growth budget.
-   Work collaboratively with the Regional Manager and the wider regional leadership team to deliver the required outcomes for the Region.
-   Proactively target and monitor market trends and competitor activities.
-   Ensure we are competitive in the marketplace.
-   Exceed our clients' expectations on quality and service versus cost.

To be considered for the High-Performance Sales Manager role, you demonstrate a specific blend of leadership capability, commercial rigor, and an unwavering drive for results.

Must have proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a sales team, along with management, operations and business development skills. A proven commercial acumen delivering sales results is a requirement.

**What we offer:**

-   Competitive and rewarding remuneration package.
-   Work-life balance, while being part of a respected and stable brand.
-   Mobile phone and company vehicle.
-   Comprehensive training in our products, services and safety practices.

Please apply with your CV and Cover letter if this sounds like the role for you!

**Only applications from individuals who currently have the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered and acknowledged. This is an opportunity not to be missed!**

## Apply

[Apply at Rentokil Initial](https://apply.workable.com/rentokil-initial/j/E71718C2E0/apply)

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