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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Sales
Business
PlaceMakers
Location
Auckland
Job Reference
39684
Posted Date
10-Apr-2025
Closing Date
01-May-2025

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 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 & building relationships with new customers across Auckland.  
You will be based in our Auckland South Hub : we have branches in Cook St, Mt Wellington, Pakuranga, Takanini & Pukekohe

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
  • Increasing market share
  • 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  
  • Networking with current and new customers 

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
  • Have a strong business acumen
  • A self-starter with strong organisational skills
  • Knowledge of the building Industry is 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 driven individual with a focus on long-term, credible relationships will thrive in a role like this. You will need to be outgoing and enjoy working with a large customer base.

Our Benefits:
  • Competitive salary + an incentive scheme 
  • Company vehicle + tools of the trade
  • Staff-buying privileges 
  • Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
  • Fantastic training programme
  • 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.

There may be a delay in our response time to your application during the Easter & Anzac break. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this period.

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.