Account Manager

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We are looking for a talented and experienced Sales Account Manager to join our Auckland Sales team. You will have a strong understanding of the food service market and a passion for sales.You will be responsible for managing sales growth in a geographical territory. You will be developing and maintaining relationships with our key customers, and growing sales within your assigned territory.The role:Being an Account Manager with us offers a great blend of business development and account management. Most of your time will be spent prospecting your network to target a wide variety of different-sized clients. You will be supported by the wider team to succeed and be given autonomy to use your initiative to develop your own pipeline and build ongoing customer relations. The Account Manager will also:Create a feasible business plan for your territoryLaunch new products to customers in conjunction with supplier representativesSpend time with their inherited portfolio of warm accounts to manage and growEnsure to keep an active call cycle to support high levels of customer satisfactionCommunicate with internal departments to create best outcomes for our customersEnsure effective budgetary control over sales expenses, returns and promotional expenses against sales targetWork closely with our Procurement and Warehouse Operations to ensure accurate product forecasting to meet sales trends, customer and supplier needsWhat's in it for you?The potential of this role is huge. Being part of a market leader, you will have the opportunity as you go on developing your career and improving customer relations enabling you to add real value to the business. In addition to the competitive salary and bonus package, you will be given tools of trade and generous staff-discount privileges that come with being part of a well-regarded business. There are genuine opportunities for career progression within our business.Our ideal candidate:As you will be playing a lead role in capturing sales opportunities, your passion for building rapport and long-lasting customer relationships is crucial.You will:Be a confident and effective communicatorHave relevant trade/hospitality experience. Foodservice experience is beneficialHave passion for food and commercial food solutionsHave outstanding communication and people skillsAn ability to listen, advise and come up with commercially, customer-driven solutionsProblem-solving skills employing a solutions-focused approach to partner with our clients and grow with themLead generation and business development are key elements of the role so your strong network of contacts will be advantageousYour good grasp of analytical and product knowledge is essential to deliver exceptional resultsIntermediate computer skillsBe a great team player and excellent in negotiation skillsA tertiary qualification is desirableOur story: We are one of New Zealand's largest privately family owned and operated food service distribution businesses. Every day more than 800 Service Foods people around 17 branches in New Zealand work hard to enhance our customer's business by providing high-level customer service, by being able to provide a superior range of products through innovation and supply chain.Our success as an organization is a direct result of our employees' dedication and commitment to creating an environment they are proud to work in. We live our values of creativity, resilience, inclusivity, collaboration, work ethic, and humility.Does this role sound like you?Please apply online with your current CV and cover letter.To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be a New Zealand Citizen or already have the right to live and work permanently in New Zealand.
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