Account Manager - Waikato Hub - - 39981 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

The role:

We are looking for a solid and experienced Account Manager who is keen to use their knowledge to keep our valued customers on board & proactively find new business.

Reporting to the Hub Sales Manager, this role offers a great blend of sales and account management. Your time will be spent out on the road managing and growing business within a well-established customer portfolio, but more importantly, building relationships with new customers in the region.

You will be based in our Waikato Hub : we have branches in Te Rapa, Clarence St, Huntly and Morrinsville.

Daily you will be responsible for –

• Ensuring regularity of contact so you can be ahead of the game

• Hunting for sales opportunities both in existing and new customers

• Collaborating with your colleagues and communicating with customers about stock availability, delivery times, and pricing.

• Attending building industry & trade events to keep up to date with market trends

• Developing relationships within the community and promoting brand awareness

About you:

You will play a lead role in capturing sales opportunities across your portfolio therefore your passion for building rapport and long-lasting customer relationships is an absolute must!

• Proven experience in Account Management and/or Business Development

• A self-starter with strong organisational skills

• Knowledge of the building Industry is preferred, but not essential.

• Strong sales drive and resilience will be essential with a solutions-focused approach

• Excellent communication skills and highly motivated with exceptional work ethic

• Clean, full NZ Drivers Licence

A down-to-earth and community-minded person with a focus on long-term, credible relationships will thrive in a role like this. You will need to be outgoing and enjoy working in a close team environment.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate & Staff-buying privileges

• Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group

• Employment Education Fund

• Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme

• Joining an inclusive and diverse team and company

Join Us:

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. If this role interests you but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test and a Criminal background check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ indefinitely.

We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.