Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager

·         Newmarket, Auckland
·         Sales and Business Development Opportunity
·         Internationally Certified as a “Great Place to Work”

Why Join Southern Hospitality?

·         Internationally Certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’
·         Values and Sales Awards recognising performance
·         Staff buying privileges and Boost Rewards Programme
·         Employee Assistance Program
·         Company Car

About Us

With 35 years in business, Southern Hospitality is a premier supplier of equipment and food service products to the hospitality and food service industry, trusted for quality products, expert advice and outstanding service. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and innovative products to our customers, offering everything from consumables to the design and fitout of commercial kitchens with market leading brands.

Join one of New Zealand’s leading Corporate Accounts team!

Based in Newmarket, you will manage and grow a portfolio of regional and multi-site corporate customers, strengthen partnerships and identify new business opportunities. An exciting role working across a variety of sectors. You do not need to be a seasoned Key Account Manager—we will provide training and support. What matters is your sales foundation, professional presence, energy and drive to learn.

What You’ll Be Doing

·         Manage and grow key corporate customer within sectors including accommodation, healthcare, government, franchise and corporate catering
·         Managing full sales journey for our key customers
·         Identify new business opportunities and build trusted relationships with decision-makers
·         Understand customer needs and deliver commercially sound solutions
·         Maintain accurate CRM activity, sales pipelines and forecasts
·         Work across internal teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes

About You

You are a polished, professional relationship builder with positive energy, commercial curiosity and a genuine desire to learn and progress your sales career.

We would love to hear from you if you bring:

·         Business development and/or sales experience in a B2C or relationship-led environment
·         Experience in hotels, tourism, accommodation, events, travel, wholesale, distribution or a related service industry would be an advantage
·         A confident, credible communication style and natural ability to build rapport
·         Energy, initiative, learning agility and motivation to achieve results
·         Strong organisation, follow-through and confidence using or learning CRM systems
·         A full, clean New Zealand driver licence

Apply Now

Apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your sales or business development experience, a customer result you are proud of and what you would like to learn next.

Southern Hospitality is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.