Sales Manager

Garage Project is a brewery based in Wellington, NZ, known for making unique and beautiful beers. We're a team of fun-loving, dedicated and hardworking crew who aspire to be leaders, never followers, in our industry. We've grown from humble beginnings to now a team of 65+ across NZ and Australia and we have some exciting adventures ahead.

We have a rare opportunity for a Christchurch based Sales Manager to join our team - in a fully remote role. This role would be perfect for someone with a few years of sales and account management experience who thrives on building strong relationships, growing sales and being the local champion for our beers.

About the role

You'll manage and grow relationships with our customers in the South Island, spotting opportunities to expand our reach and delivering exceptional service along the way. You'll be the face of Garage Project, promoting our world-class beers, attending industry events, and championing our products in your region.

Based remotely in Christchurch, you'll enjoy the independence of working on your own while staying connected with the wider team. Your time will be focused on visiting and building relationships with key customers (across the South Island), supporting them with your expertise, and representing Garage Project at tastings, festivals and events.

What you'll do:

• Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with customers and trade partners
• Identify and act on opportunities to grow sales and market presence in the South Island
• Collaborate with the Sales Team to support and execute regional growth strategies
• Represent Garage Project at festivals, events and tastings
• You will champion our beers by ensuring a deep knowledge of our range, have an overall understanding of beer and wine making, and be able to talk at length with customers about these

About you

• A few years of experience in sales and account management, ideally in FMCG or a similar industry (though not essential).
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own schedule working remotely.
• A people-person who can build strong relationships with customers and partners both internally and externally
• Strong time management and ability to plan in advance. Diligence in shaping up a workflow and sticking to it is critical.
• You will be a strong communicator, sociable and easy to get along with - a natural champion to fly our flag;
• A team player who can work closely with our dynamic team as well as ability to work independently
• You have a full, clean licence and are happy to travel regularly for the role

We're big believers in inclusive, accessible workplaces so this ad is a guide, not a checklist. If you don't tick every box but feel this role could be a great fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

About us

We're more than just a brewery – we're a crew. At GP, we work hard, play hard, and we love what we do. Our vibe is fast-paced, creative, and a little bit chaotic (in the best way). You'll get great perks, including all the beers and merch you could dream of, plus ongoing training to level up your skills. Critical to the ongoing success of Garage Project is the tight crew of energetic, knowledgeable and downright friendly humans. We value contribution and invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Oh, and did we mention we're a Living Wage employer, Proud Pride pledge participant and we're Carbon Zero certified?

How to apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your sales career and join a motivated team, we'd love to hear from you Please send us your CV and a cover letter that explains why you are the perfect fit for this role. Bonus points if you include your top three Garage Project beers and why you love them

Get your application in quick Applications close 13 November 2025 but don't delay – we'll be reviewing applications as they come in. For any questions about the role, please contact