Account Manager - Mount Maunganui - - 36534 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

PlaceMakers is New Zealand's leading and largest supplier of building materials to New Zealand’s residential and commercial construction markets. Part of New Zealand’s largest listed company, Fletcher Building, we employ more than 2,100 people in over 60 locations across the country and can source more than 100,000 product lines from concrete to paint and plasterboard.

The role:

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

Reporting to the Trade 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 Mount Maunganui Branch. This role is permanent full-time and you will be working from Monday to Friday.

• 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.

What’s on offer?

This role will be challenging but an equally fantastic opportunity to secure a sales based position. This is an exciting time to come on our journey as we grow our people and business. You will be joining one of New Zealand’s leading brands offering a competitive salary package, genuine opportunities for career development and a range of benefits that come with being part of PlaceMakers and the wider Fletcher Building Group.

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Please note: A full pre-employment medical, including drug test will also be 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.