Account Manager - Whangarei NZ

Bunnings; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount

Parental leave

Cafe discounts

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Bunnings is hiring an Account Manager based in Whangārei to own a diverse portfolio of commercial customers across Northland. Build partnerships, identify opportunities and deliver tailored product solutions while travelling as needed.

You will grow customer accounts, develop territory plans, and work with store teams to provide excellent service. The role offers a pathway within a market-leading brand and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in account management, business development or a customer-facing sales role.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Track record of identifying opportunities and growing customer accounts.
• Well-developed commercial acumen and the ability to understand customer needs.
• Confidence working independently while remaining connected to a wider team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork and delivering great customer outcomes.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Northland region as required.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen partnerships with commercial customers across the Northland region.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow existing customer relationships.
• Develop and execute territory plans that deliver sustainable sales growth.
• Provide tailored product and service solutions that help customers achieve their goals.
• Stay connected to local market trends and customer needs to uncover new opportunities.
• Collaborate with store teams and the wider Bunnings network to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for customers and team members.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Customer-facing sales

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Opportunity identification

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Safety

Teamwork

Job description

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter! What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team: Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build.

About the role

Ready to build strong customer partnerships and make a genuine impact across one of New Zealand's fastest-growing regions? As an Account Manager based in Whangārei, you'll take ownership of a diverse portfolio of commercial customers, helping businesses succeed through tailored solutions, trusted advice and exceptional service. This is a role for someone who enjoys getting out into the market, building meaningful relationships and identifying opportunities that create value for customers. With the support of a market-leading brand and a collaborative team behind you, you'll have the autonomy to grow your territory while developing your career through pathways that are yours to build. Based in Whangārei, you'll work with customers across the wider Northland region, with occasional travel required to maintain relationships, explore new opportunities and support business growth. At Bunnings, we're committed to Inspiring you to give it a red hot go, providing the support, tools and opportunities you need to succeed.

What's involved

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Build and strengthen partnerships with commercial customers across the Northland region.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow existing customer relationships.
• Develop and execute territory plans that deliver sustainable sales growth.
• Provide tailored product and service solutions that help customers achieve their goals.
• Stay connected to local market trends and customer needs to uncover new opportunities.
• Collaborate with store teams and the wider Bunnings network to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for customers and team members.

About You

You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy connecting with people, finding solutions and building long-term relationships. You're commercially minded, motivated by achieving results and take pride in delivering a high level of service. You'll be joining a team that values collaboration, customer focus and supporting one another to achieve shared goals. Whether you're nurturing existing partnerships or developing new business opportunities, you'll bring curiosity, resilience and a proactive approach to everything you do. Most importantly, you'll enjoy working closely with customers, understanding their challenges and helping them achieve success.

What you'll need

• Experience in account management, business development or a customer-facing sales role.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• A track record of identifying opportunities and growing customer accounts.
• Well-developed commercial acumen and the ability to understand customer needs.
• Confidence working independently while remaining connected to a wider team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to safety, teamwork and delivering great customer outcomes.
• A willingness to travel throughout the Northland region as required.

Why join us?

Nau mai, haere mai - you'll be part of a workplace where you'll feel like you belong. We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates all voices, perspectives, and contributions and reflects the communities we serve across Aotearoa. We value te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, and we respect the whenua we do business on.

Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings. We're all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team's here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we're here to help. If you've got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don't quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you.

For support, contact us at [e-mail].

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online. At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we're here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.