Position: Key Account Manager – Wellington and TaranakiWellington BasedExcellent Benefits and Commission StructureAutonomous Position – On The RoadSupportive Team CultureWindoware is a Kiwi owned and operated company, manufacturing a vast array of window furnishing products including drapery hardware (curtain tracks and rods), made to measure indoor blinds and other related accessories. The company owns multiple manufacturing facilities in New Zealand and off shore which ensures the ability to provide high quality, market leading products. The company is rapidly increasing its market share, supplying major retail chains and independent operators throughout New Zealand and into various export markets.
The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving monthly budgets by maintaining and developing sales opportunities within our key accounts, whilst looking to expand our customer base. This is accomplished by face-to-face meetings with customers, on a scheduled call cycle, across the region. The role is field based with allocated admin time each week.
A regular day in this role would include: 6 face-to-face, scheduled, meetings with key accounts including multi-site retailers, interior designers, workrooms and big box hardware storesDelivering product training on new ranges and innovationsIdentifying and creating promotional opportunities for customers and the businessUpskilling customers on our unique market-leading software platformEnsuring brand loyalty with each customer by offering impeccable serviceRecording meetings and calls accurately in CRMDiscovering any relevant market information and feeding back to the wider businessRecognising future product or service opportunities and liaising with the R&D teamIdentifying new customer opportunities and occasionally cold callingTo ensure success in this role, the new KAM would receive: On-going access to training programsHighly supportive team environmentInvitation to regular national sales and customer conferencesMarketing support and local targeted campaigns to feed the sales pipelineCompany vehicle and all relevant tools for the roleKey attributes sought in the appointee include: A successful career in business to business (B2B) sales is crucial, preferably in the retail sectorIndustry experience would be highly regarded however we would consider an individual who has the drive to learn, in an environment which is challenging and rewardingExcellent oral and written EnglishA proven ability to work remotely whilst also being an integral part of a supportive teamGenuine 'people person' who has a desire to assist customer's in their growthDisciplined approach to achieving KPIsCompetence in efficiently planning and managing a vital business territoryBe computer literate in all Microsoft Office suite of products and possess an ability to quickly learn in-house computer software programsAbility to travel (2 nights away a month depending on location)Have a technical ability or at least a willingness to be hands on with technical challenges.This position provides an excellent opportunity for a capable, energetic Key Account Manager whorelishes the prospect of being instrumental in their customers' and their company's continued growth. If you wish to be part of a growing, diverse and transparent company then Windoware could be for you.
Please note we will only accept written applications.
Applicants for this position should have New Zealand Residency or a valid New Zealand Work Visa.
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