Sells goods and services to businesses, grocery, and retail customers on behalf of wholesalers. Builds relationships, presents ranges, and manages orders and territory targets. Keeps New Zealand retailers stocked from suppliers. The role rewards people who are organised, persistent, and genuinely helpful to their customers. Good territory planning and a strong product knowledge are the keys to building a loyal account base. The role rewards people who listen more than they talk and follow through on what they promise. Successful reps move into key-account and regional sales management over time.

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$73,750
90th Percentile
$75,550
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
1.5×
This role pays 1.5 times the minimum wage
+48%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
1.2×
This role pays 1.2 times the living wage
+19%
National Wage Percentile
$73,750
median salary for this role
Top 38.9%
This role's median is higher than 61.1% of all NZ wage/salary earners
1,104,820 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Wholesale Sales Representative pay

Based on 2 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Wholesale Sales Representative in New Zealand?

Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Wholesale Sales Representative in New Zealand is $73,750 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $71,950 (10th percentile) to $75,550 (90th percentile).

How does Wholesale Sales Representative pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $73,750 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.

What does a Wholesale Sales Representative earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Mid (3-5 Yrs) $68,000.

Most Common Perks

Based on 2 submissions

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  • Annual Performance Bonus 100%
    • KiwiSaver Match > 3% 50%
      • Free Parking 50%
        • Remote / Hybrid WFH 0%
          • Flexible Working Hours 0%
            • Health Insurance 0%

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Mid (3-5 Yrs)
$68,000

All Submissions (2)

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$76,000
Auckland 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026
$71,500
Wellington 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Auckland
$76,000 $76,000 $76,000
Wellington
$71,500 $71,500 $71,500