Account Manager - Masterton

PlaceMakers Christchurch; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Staff-buying privileges

Education Fund

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

PlaceMakers Christchurch in New Zealand seeks a results-driven Sales/Account Manager to manage and grow a regional portfolio. You will spend time both out on the road and nurturing relationships with new customers, aiming to increase market share in the Wairarapa region.

The role requires proven sales experience, a proactive approach, and a clean NZ driver's licence. A competitive base salary plus incentives and company vehicle are offered, with opportunities for development within Fletcher

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Sales/Account Management and/or Business Development.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-starter with strong organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify new sales opportunities within existing and new customers.
• Maintain regular contact to stay ahead in account management.
• Collaborate with colleagues and update customers on stock, delivery times and pricing.
• Attend building industry events to stay informed on market trends.
• Develop community relationships and promote brand awareness.

Skills

Sales/Account Management

Business Development

Communication skills

Job description

General Information

Job Type: Permanent

Category: Sales Business PlaceMakers

Location: Wairarapa

Job Reference: 44306

Posted Date: 18-Aug-2026

Closing Date: 17-Sep-2026

Description

The Role: This role offers a great blend of sales and account management. Your time will be spent out on the road managing and growing business within a well-established customer portfolio, but more importantly building relationships with new customers in the region – where there is great opportunity to increase market share!

Daily responsibilities

• Identifying new sales opportunities both in existing and new customers


• Ensuring regularity of contact so you can be ahead of the game


• Collaborating with your colleagues and communicating with customers about stock availability, delivery times and pricing


• Attending building industry & trade events to keep up to date with market trends


• Developing relationships within the community and promoting brand awareness

This is a permanent full-time role, offering 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, based in Masterton

About You

• Proven experience in Sales/Account Management and/or Business Development


• Knowledge of the building Industry is preferred, but not essential


• A self-starter with strong organisational skills


• Strong sales drive and resilience will be essential with a solutions-focused approach


• Disciplined salesperson who thrives on development and expanding their client base


• Excellent communication skills and highly motivated with exceptional work ethic


• A down-to-earth and community-minded person with a focus on long-term, credible relationships


• Clean, full NZ Drivers Licence

Our Benefits

• Competitive base salary, incentive scheme and tools of the trade (company vehicle)


• Staff-buying privileges and genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group


• Employment Education Fund


• Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme

Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test and a Criminal background check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ indefinitely.

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We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements.

If this role interests you but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.