Account Manager - Architectural Lighting

Recruitment Studio; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Company vehicle

Job summary

ECC Lighting in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Account Manager to lead an established portfolio of Architectural Practices, Lighting Designers, Engineers and Specifiers. You will build on strong existing relationships while identifying new opportunities to grow ECC's market share across its architectural lighting brands.

You will develop and execute growth strategies, prepare proposals and tender documents, and coordinate with architects, contractors and design professionals to keep

Qualifications

• Seasoned Account Manager with client relationship experience in architectural lighting or related specification-driven industries.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across architects, designers, engineers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategy to grow market share across ECC's architectural lighting brands
• Prepare and submit lighting proposals, quotes and tender documentation
• Liaise with Architects, Electrical Contractors, Lighting Designers and clients to keep projects moving and deadlines on track
• Coordinate client events and showcase ECC's Architectural Studios
• Maintain accurate sales forecasting and account plans
• Some South Island travel will be required to support key accounts and projects

Job description

Recruitment Studio - Christchurch, South Island

Account Manager - Architectural Lighting

• Globally respected name in Architectural Lighting
• Competitive remuneration, bonus and company vehicle on offer
• Step into an existing network of strong relationships

About

ECC Lighting has been bringing world-class Architectural Lighting to New Zealand for well over a century, partnering with some of the most sought-after European brands in the industry. Known for its collaborative culture, long-serving team and reputation as a genuine industry leader, ECC continues to set the standard in the architectural lighting space.

Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Account Manager to take the reins on an established portfolio of Architectural Practices, Lighting Designers, Engineers and Specifiers. You'll be building on genuinely strong existing relationships while identifying new opportunities to grow ECC's market share across their architectural lighting brands.

Day to day, you'll be:

• Developing and executing a strategy to grow market share across ECC's architectural lighting brands
• Preparing and submitting lighting proposals, quotes and tender documentation
• Liaising closely with Architects, Electrical Contractors, Lighting Designers and clients to keep projects moving and deadlines on track
• Coordinating client events and showcasing ECC's Architectural Studios
• Maintaining accurate sales forecasting and account plans
• Some South Island travel will be required to support key accounts and projects

You

• You'll bring a genuine passion for design and the ability to build long-term, trusted relationships across the specification market.
• You're commercially astute, comfortable with quoting and margins, and confident managing multiple projects and deadlines at once.
• A background in lighting, architecture, interior design or a related specification-driven industry will set you up well
• Along with strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first attitude

Benefits

• Excellent remuneration package including bonus and company vehicle
• A well-established client base and existing relationships to build from
• The backing and support of a respected, growing Christchurch & Head office team
• Genuine autonomy in how you manage and grow your portfolio

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