Account Manager

Uplift Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + super

Company vehicle

Annual bonus 15%

Inbound lead generation

Induction and training

Head office support

Autonomy

Job summary

Uplift Recruitment is partnering with a well-established building products business to appoint an Account Manager/BDM to manage territory in Melbourne. You’ll inherit a strong existing customer base while having the autonomy to identify new opportunities, develop relationships and grow your territory.

This role combines established account management, relationship development and genuine new business growth within the construction sector, with significant earning potential and supportive

Qualifications

• Experience in building products or construction materials.
• Proven ability to manage accounts and grow revenue.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and growing a large established portfolio
• Building strong relationships with builders, contractors and key construction stakeholders
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities across the territory
• Growing revenue within existing accounts through proactive account management
• Responding to inbound opportunities generated through head office and the company website
• Developing project opportunities and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure customers receive a high level of service
• Managing commercial conversations around pricing, projects, timelines and customer requirements
• Taking ownership of your territory and developing a clear strategy for growth

Skills

Construction industry knowledge

Account management

New business development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Uplift Recruitment is partnering with a well-established building products business to appoint an Account Manager/ BDM to manage territory in Melbourne.

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional who understands the construction industry and wants a role combining established account management, relationship development and genuine new business growth.

You’ll inherit a strong existing customer base while having the autonomy to identify new opportunities, develop relationships and grow your territory.

The Role will Include:

• Managing and growing a large established portfolio
• Building strong relationships with builders, contractors and key construction stakeholders
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities across the territory
• Growing revenue within existing accounts through proactive account management
• Responding to inbound opportunities generated through head office and the company website
• Developing project opportunities and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure customers receive a high level of service
• Managing commercial conversations around pricing, projects, timelines and customer requirements
• Taking ownership of your territory and developing a clear strategy for growth

What’s on Offer?

• $120,000–$130,000 base salary + super
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• 15% annual bonus
• Strong inbound lead generation
• Structured induction and product training
• Ongoing support from head office and the State Manager
• Genuine autonomy across your territory

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who understands construction, builders, projects and building products.

Your background could include:

• Building products
• Timber
• Construction materials
• Facades or building systems
• Construction supply

Why This Role?

This isn't a role where you'll simply inherit a patch and maintain the status quo.

You'll have an established customer base, strong internal support and a significant opportunity to grow the Melbourne territory and make it your own.

Whether you're an experienced construction Account Manager looking for a larger opportunity or an ambitious building-products sales professional ready to step up, this role offers the autonomy, earning potential and responsibility to take the next step in your career.