Account Manager - Canberra

Buscojobs; Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of industrial and safety supplies in Australia is seeking a self-driven Account Manager to manage and grow accounts in the Canberra region. This role offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and attractive sales incentive plan, along with an opportunity to make a real impact while working closely with a supportive sales team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Sales incentive plan

Team member discount card

Flexible role with support

Fully-maintained company vehicle

Generous annual share plans

Additional annual leave

Referral program

Corporate discounts

Award recognition

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales and operations, ideally within industrial, safety, or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• A valid, unrestricted Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of new and existing accounts in the Canberra region.
• Develop strategic plans to drive sales and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including customer care and trade store teams.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Deliver tailored product solutions and exceed sales targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Tech-savvy

Proactive mindset

Independent worker

Strategic thinking

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

An exciting opportunity has become available for a self-driven and results-focused Account Manager to join our established sales team based out of our Canberra office!

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, this role is perfect for someone who thrives on building strong relationships and enjoys being out on the road connecting with customers face-to-face.

You'll be joining a loyal and experienced team of Account Managers, providing plenty of support so you can take this opportunity to make a real impact with a trusted brand.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage and grow a portfolio of new and existing accounts in the Canberra region
• Develop strategic plans to drive sales and customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including customer care and trade store teams
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities
• Maintain a territory call plan and follow up on leads
• Deliver tailored product solutions and exceed sales targets

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in sales and operations, ideally within industrial, safety, or manufacturing sectors
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Tech-savvy with experience using CRM systems
• A proactive, customer-first mindset with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
• Strategic thinking and attention to detail
• A valid, unrestricted Australian driver’s licence

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and attractive sales incentive plan
• Team member discount card to use at Kmart, Bunnings, Target, Officeworks & OnePass
• Flexible autonomous role with strong local support
• Fully-maintained company vehicle with laptop and phone
• Generous Wesfarmers annual share plans
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks’ additional annual leave
• Highly successful Refer-A-Friend program – to earn up to $2,000 for each referral!
• Exclusive Wesfarmers discounted offers from over 300 corporate partners
• Quarterly and Annual Award recognition and prizes
• Attractive paid parental leave policy and more!

Next Steps

If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today. We will be contacting suitable candidates as we receive them.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you will be required to undertake background checks (which may include a pre-employment medical assessment involving drug & alcohol testing).

Blackwoods also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.

Our Story

Blackwoods is Australia’s leading supplier of industrial and safety supplies. For over 140 years, we have supported businesses big and small with our range of over 300,000 products from the world’s best brands. From the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the railway and your local mechanic, we supply what our customers need when they need it, along with unparalleled expertise and service from our passionate team.

With a national footprint of over 50 branches and 6 Distribution Centres, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Being a part of the Wesfarmers group, also means that we have endless opportunities to make a difference, so join us, and let’s help more people build a better Australia.