Trade Account Manager - Mitre10 Mega Wanaka

Mitre 10; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitre 10 Mega Wanaka is seeking a Trade Account Manager to service a portfolio of trade customers, delivering building material solutions with a focus on service, accuracy and efficiency.

You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to secure new business, maintain strong relationships and provide outstanding customer experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated sales/account management experience in a technical environment.
• Ability to pursue and secure new business.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Intermediate computer/keyboard skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Customer-service focus and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Willingness to learn technical product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Engage with a portfolio of trade account customers to meet building material needs.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal staff to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Drive new business and maintain high service standards under pressure.
• Work in a fast-paced trade environment and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Sales/account management

Autonomy

Team player

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Learning new systems

Customer service focus

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Mitre 10 MEGA Wanaka is a dynamic and fast-growing company with a vision to provide a high level of customer service and expertise to our customers in Wanaka and the surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Trade team that has been awarded "Mitre 10 Trade Store of the Year" numerous times.

Working closely with the entire Trade Team this is a key role in the relationship between customers and the business and requires a broad skill set and ability to engage with both internal and external customers. This role will be responsible for engaging with a portfolio of trade account customers and ensuring the delivery of their building material needs. This role is multi-faceted, fast paced and requires someone who is dynamic and has the talent and ability to establish customer’s requirements and liaise with suppliers and internal personnel to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Mitre 10 Mega Wanaka

Trade Account Manager

You will bring;

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated sales/account management experience in a technical environment
• Demonstrated ability to pursue and secure new business
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• A very strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Intermediate computer/keyboard skills and ability to learn new systems and software
• A true focus on customer service
• Good multi-tasking skills and ability to learn and understand new products
• Ability to problem-solve and maintain high customer standards under pressure
• Organisation and time management skills

Practical knowledge and experience with building products and the sector would be advantageous, but not a requirement if you are willing and capable of learning technical product.

What we provide;

• A positive, supportive, professional work environment
• Development opportunities and growth
• Great staff discounts and discounts with local Wanaka businesses

This is a full-time permanent role Monday-Friday. There is some flexibility around work hours and this can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Applicants must be either a New Zealand resident or hold a current work visa (valid at least until January 2028) and the role requires a full New Zealand drivers license.

Applications close Monday 21 September. Applications will be reviewed and considered as they are submitted.