Account Manager
Location: Hamilton Central, Waikato
Job Type: Full time
Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 per year
Manage and build customer relationships with plenty of opportunity to grow sales
Autonomous role with a mix of account management and new business development
Competitive package with vehicle and great career progression opportunities
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Account Manager to join an established and growing business based in Hamilton. This is a customer-focused sales role suited to someone who enjoys building strong relationships, managing an existing portfolio and identifying opportunities to grow sales. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and developing relationships across a range of trade and commercial customers, understanding their requirements and providing the right products and solutions to meet their needs.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and grow an established portfolio of trade and commercial customers.
Build strong, long-term relationships with customers and key decision-makers.
Identify new business opportunities and grow sales within your territory.
Regularly contact and visit customers to understand their requirements and upcoming projects.
Prepare quotes, follow up opportunities and manage the sales process from enquiry through to completion.
Provide product recommendations and solutions based on customer requirements.
Work closely with internal teams to ensure customers receive a high level of service.
Maintain accurate customer records and keep CRM activity up to date.
Monitor market activity and identify opportunities to increase market share.
Achieve agreed sales, revenue and activity targets.
About You
We’re looking for someone with a proven sales or account management background, ideally within a trade, distribution or commercially focused environment.
You’ll be:
Confident dealing with customers at all levels.
A strong relationship builder who enjoys being out in the market.
Commercially minded with a focus on growing sales.
Proactive and comfortable identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
Organised and able to manage multiple customers and priorities.
Confident discussing products, pricing and solutions with customers.
Self-motivated and comfortable working with a high level of autonomy.
A clear and professional communicator with a genuine customer-first approach.
Trade industry experience would be advantageous, but strong sales and account management experience will also be considered.
What’s on Offer
Hamilton-based territory with an established customer portfolio.
Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.
A genuine mix of account management and new business development.
Autonomy to manage and grow your customer base.
Company vehicle, competitive salary and sales incentives.
Opportunity to build a long-term career within the business.
If you’re looking to join an established business with quality products, a strong customer base and genuine opportunities to develop your career, this could be a great opportunity. I’d love to hear from you. If you’re interested in the role, apply directly through the link or for a confidential discussion contact Lily Street at ••••@grahamconsulting.co.nz.
Please note that all applications are reviewed but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions about your application, please feel free to call or email the consultant whose details are listed on the advertisement.