Account Manager - Wellington NZ

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter! Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build About The Role Our Commercial team is looking for an Account Manager who can forge strong business relationships with key stakeholders and help drive our success across the Wellington region. This unique role focuses on managing an existing portfolio across Trades, Organisations and Builders while having the opportunity to grow through identifying new business and re‑activating previous customers. You will develop strategies and plans to target growth opportunities, establish new relationships, and repair old ones. You will have strong industry knowledge and confidence in cold calling, client visits, and an ability to read building plans is not essential but beneficial. What’s Involved With an established and varied customer base within Residential Builders, Trades and local businesses (Organisations) plus significant opportunities to expand market share, you’ll build lasting relationships and drive growth across the Blenheim region. You will shape strategies, deliver exceptional service, and grow a sales portfolio that reflects your success. In this role, you will drive and execute strategic sales plans for Bunnings, collaborate with the Bunnings Warehouse in Blenheim and the Commercial Services team across New Zealand, and ensure customers receive the best price, range and service. Who We’re Looking For This role offers the opportunity to join a high‑performing friendly team. Reporting directly to the Area Sales Manager – Trade in the South Island, we need a knowledgeable and experienced sales professional who can confidently engage and convert new business opportunities, ensuring customers receive value‑added solutions. You’ll Need Develop and implement strategies to manage and exceed KPIs and gross profit budgeted sales across our channel Sell products and/or solutions targeting customers’ whole of build Build strong stakeholder relationships internally and externally to grow market share and identify new business opportunities Execute strategies to address local opportunities and combat competitor activities Manage a budget aligned to company expectations Collaborate with Bunnings network to provide Trade customers with the best price, range and service Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety Benefits As a team member you enjoy a competitive salary and the benefits list detailed above. Apply Today Send us your CV and cover letter. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Diversity and Inclusion We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates all voices, perspectives, and contributions and reflects the communities we serve across Aotearoa. We value te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, and we respect the whenua we do business on. Additional Information To apply you must be 15 or over. Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time. If you have questions, contact us at [email protected]. Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required (police, employment, medical, and qualification checks). If a police check returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr