Account Manager

The Comfort Group - Asia Pacific; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team dedicated to improving sleep quality as an Account Manager. This role involves nurturing customer relationships, driving sales growth, and collaborating with internal teams to meet client needs. You will have the opportunity to develop strategies for market expansion and provide exceptional service in a supportive environment. With a focus on professional development and career growth, this position offers competitive compensation, a fully maintained car, and performance-based incentives. If you're self-motivated and thrive in a collaborative setting, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully maintained car

Performance-based incentives

Opportunities for professional development

Staff discounts on all products

Subsidised cafeteria

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management or sales, ideally in retail or furniture.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with retail and wholesale customers.
• Develop strategies to grow market share and achieve sales targets.
• Deliver product training and support to retail partners.

Skills

Account Management

Sales

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Customer Service

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About Us

We are Family! For over 85 years, Sleepyhead has been dedicated to helping New Zealanders get a good night’s rest. 100% Kiwi owned and operated, we provide local jobs and invest in the local community.

We are a family-owned business, employing over 1,000 people across both countries. With family values, we’re a company that cares immensely about our people. They’re part of the family, essential to our success and some have even worked with us for over 50 years!

We are part of The Comfort Group, Australasia’s largest bedding and foam manufacturer, operating across seven factories nationally in New Zealand and internationally in Australia.

The Opportunity

You'll Build And Nurture Relationships, Drive Sales Growth, And Be a Driving Force Behind Our Commitment To Quality And Customer Satisfaction. As Well As

• Manage and nurture relationships with an existing portfolio of retail and wholesale customers
• Develop and execute strategies to grow market share and achieve sales targets
• Identify new business opportunities and potential growth areas
• Deliver exceptional product training and support to retail partners
• Work closely with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs
• Provide regular reporting, forecasting, and insights to the Sales Manager
  
  

About You

The successful candidate will have proven experience in account management or sales, ideally within the retail, bedding, or furniture sector. As well as:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, results-driven with strong organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to analyse client data and market trends to drive strategic decisions
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service
• Experience within the manufacturing or industrial sector is highly desirable
• Travel is required as part of this role. A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel are essential
  
  

On Offer

Joining SleepyHead Means Becoming Part Of a Passionate Team That Is Dedicated To Improving Sleep Quality And Enhancing The Lives Of Our Customers. As Well As

• Competitive salary + fully maintained car + performance-based incentives
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A collaborative and innovative work environment
• Staff discounts on all products
• Subsidised cafeteria
  
  

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you. Don’t delay, click on the 'apply' button to submit your resume!

We look forward to receiving your application.