Overview
Head of Action Sports Jobs in Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand at Solis
Title: Head of Action Sports
Company: Solis
Location: Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand
Head of Action Sports — Solis — Wānaka, NZ
We sell toys, but we play like pros.
From Lake Wānaka, New Zealand
Solis is a 20+ year wholesale distribution business based in the Southern Alps. We import and distribute premium action sports brands into NZ — Fox, Whyte, Bell, Salomon, Arc'teryx, Grayl, Goal Zero — and we sell to the specialty retailers who matter.
We're a small crew — around 20 people — doing serious work in the kind of place most people come to on holiday. Ambitious, founder-led, and stepping into the next phase of the business.
We're looking for sharp, hungry operators who back themselves and get their hands dirty. This role is a seat at that table.
The role
Head of Action Sports. You lead the commercial performance across our bike, moto, and winter portfolio — Fox MTB, Fox Moto, Fox Lifestyle, Whyte, Bell Powersports, Salomon Alpine and Salomon Snowboard.
You run the patch, lead the reps, own the number, and sit on the leadership team.
Reports to the MD.
What you'll own
- Commercial performance across four premium brands
- A team of reps — setting the bar, giving them numbers, plans, and real ownership
- The full commercial cycle — sell-in, reorder, forecasting, margin
- Brand principal relationships with Fox, Whyte, Bell, and Salomon
- A modern operating rhythm — we're investing in our CRM and the tools that make the team sharper and the business faster
Who you are
Sales-focused. Smart. Forward-thinking. A leader who's happy to get their hands dirty. In a small business, the people at the top do the work — not just direct it — and you're wired for that.
You're an action sports operator. We don't mind which category — bike, moto, snow, or outdoor — as long as you live in this world. If you ride moto, you get snowboarding. If you ski, you get bikes. Ball-sports-only won't translate. You need to use at least one of the toys we sell.
Category-specific knowledge is teachable. Commercial discipline is not. We're hiring for the discipline.
What you bring
- Proven sales leadership in premium action sports, technical apparel, or adjacent wholesale
- A track record of giving reps ownership and coaching them to run their patches
- You run a CRM. You read data. You know how tools and discipline compound.
- You hit numbers and you hold a team to the same standard
- Hungry for growth, not a holding role
Why this role
- The leadership team sits in an ambitious, privately-owned NZ business
- Full portfolio ownership from day one, with a real growth path as the business scales
- Forward-thinking culture — we're investing in the tools, the tech, and the operating model to do this properly, and you'll help shape how it works
- Wānaka. Live where you play. Relocation supported.
- Competitive package, structured to back the right operator
To learn more about Solis, visit www.solis.nz
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
Apply with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience.
