Trade Account Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected and well-established player in the building industry. They are renowned for their quality products, exceptional service, and great people. With a comprehensive range of building solutions, the business partners with customers across residential and light commercial projects, from major construction firms to independent builders.
  
On their behalf, we are seeking a Trade Account Manager to join a high-performing and collaborative team in Te Awamutu (open to candidates from Hamilton). This is a dynamic role that blends relationship management with new business development, giving you the chance to make a tangible impact while being supported by strong systems and an experienced team.

About the role

• Drive sales growth and profitability through the acquisition, retention, and development of trade customers within an assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, delivering exceptional service and tailored solutions that encourage repeat business.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to increase market share, customer spend, and long-term account value.
• Promote and represent the company's trade products and services, providing expert product knowledge and sales support.
• Collaborate with internal teams to achieve sales targets, improve customer outcomes, and support overall business objectives.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, health and safety requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across trade operations.

About you

• Proven experience in trade sales, account management, or trade operations, ideally within the building, timber, or construction industry.
• A genuine "Hunter" with a passion for identifying new business opportunities, opening doors, and converting prospects into long-term customers.
• Commercially minded with a passion for business development, customer service excellence, and achieving sales growth targets.
• Confident managing challenges as they arise, identifying solutions, and escalating issues appropriately while maintaining open communication.
• Able to build positive working relationships across customers, suppliers, and internal teams, with a collaborative and proactive approach.
• Knowledge of the building industry, including the ability to interpret building plans and an understanding of relevant legislation and compliance requirements, is advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package with rewarding bonus structure
• Company vehicle and full tools of the trade
• A collaborative team culture that values initiative and fresh thinking
• Massive opportunities for growth and development within the organisation.

To apply:

Contact Tess at Northbridge Executive [021 158 2496](tel:021 158 2496) –or apply now with your CV and I will contact you. All applications will be treated with confidence.