Sales and Marketing Manager
Sales and marketing managers plan and direct the development, promotion and sale of an organisation's goods and services.
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Pay per yearSales managers Marketing managers |
Job opportunitiesGood |
What you'll do
Sales and marketing managers may do some or all of the following:
- Plan the sales and marketing activities of an organisation
- Help develop new products and services using market research
- Identify new target markets
- Analyse and report on advertising and marketing campaigns
- Report on sales and make sure sales targets are met
- Manage and develop sales and marketing staff
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements to become a purchasing/supply officer, however most employers require a tertiary qualification.
A tertiary qualification in procurement or purchasing and supply management can be useful.
For more information about your study options see: Areas of specialisation: Business
Personal requirements
Purchasing/supply officers need to be:
- Good at communicating
- Able to follow a budget
- Good at planning and time management
- Methodical and accurate, with an eye for detail
- Good at negotiating
- Able to work well under pressure
What are the chances of getting a job?
The demand for purchasing/supply officers is growing as businesses and government agencies aim to run more efficiently and profitably.
There are currently more job vacancies than applicants, so the job is in high demand across a range of government agencies, councils and private industries including construction and infrastructure, manufacturing, IT and aged care.
Procurement manager (senior purchasing/supply officer) appears on Immigration New Zealand's long-term skill shortage list. This means the Government is actively encouraging skilled purchasing/supply officers from overseas to work in New Zealand.
Types of employers varied
Most medium to large organisations employ purchasing/supply officers to buys the goods needed for their organisation.
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This information is a guide only. Last updated 25 March 2025.