Account Manager

Role overview

This position is focused on driving customer growth and delivering practical solutions for construction professionals. You’ll oversee your own set of customer accounts across Christchurch, with the flexibility to organise a schedule that works for both you and your clients. The role combines relationship management, product demonstrations on-site, and consultative selling. It is also presented as a career-building opportunity within a global organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop strong customer relationships by spending time in the field and identifying worthwhile business opportunities.
• Use territory planning and day-to-day scheduling to balance jobsite visits, office meetings, and sales productivity.
• Act as a knowledgeable representative of the brand by delivering informed customer consultations and demonstrating tools in person.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activity in Salesforce, as reporting is an important part of the job.

Candidate profile

The company will provide training on its products, systems, and advanced sales methods, so a strong willingness to learn is important. Experience in construction is helpful but not mandatory. The role suits someone who is motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a field-based environment.

Requirements

• Previous customer-facing sales experience is required.
• A trade or technical background is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in the construction or infrastructure sector is expected.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.com or a similar CRM platform is an advantage.
• A consultative, value-led, and solution-selling approach is needed.
• You should be driven by results and motivated to exceed targets.
• The ability to build durable relationships with multiple stakeholders is important.
• You need to be flexible, collaborative, and quick to learn.
• Comfort working in changing environments such as construction sites and project offices is required.
• A full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence is mandatory.
• You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Benefits

• Clear opportunities for progression, with more than 80% of leadership roles filled internally.
• Competitive pay together with an above-average performance bonus.
• Overseas training in Malaysia during the first 6 months.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Private health insurance and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Paid birthday leave.
• Paid time off for charitable projects.
• A wellness subsidy to support physical or mental wellbeing activities.

About the employer

The organisation is a global construction innovation leader with more than 34,000 employees in 120 countries. Its purpose is to help make construction better through learning, growth, and continuous improvement. Team members are encouraged to use their strengths, work across diverse teams, and take on meaningful challenges with purpose and collaboration.

Inclusion and legal notice

The company emphasises inclusion and aims to create a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed and every employee can contribute. It is an equal opportunity employer.