Account Manager – North Island (Remote)

Madisonrecruitment; United States; Remote; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

All tools of trade

Travel insurance

Job summary

New Zealand Window Shades is seeking an Account Manager to drive growth across the North Island from a fully remote base. You’ll own the territory, build relationships with retailers and dealers, and collaborate with NZWS’s nationwide dealer network.

In this field‑driven role you’ll identify opportunities, manage a strong pipeline, support product launches, provide retailer training, and report on market insights to inform planning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management, territory sales, or business development.
• Experience selling technical, specification-based products is a plus.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Comfort with remote work and travel within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow your territory through regular in-person engagement and planned calls.
• Build trusted relationships with retailers, dealers, and key customer groups.
• Identify new business opportunities, re‑engage dormant accounts, and maintain a strong pipeline.
• Support new product launches and promotional activity in market.
• Deliver product training and technical support to retailers as needed.
• Use performance data to guide territory strategy and decision-making.
• Provide reporting, forecasting, and market insights to support planning.

Skills

Account management

Territory sales

Business development

Retail training

Job description

Account Manager – North Island (Remote)

• Sales
• Work Remotely
• Full Time

Competitive package + bonus, car and more!

Drive territorial growth and strengthen partnerships for one of New Zealand’s most trusted manufacturers of premium window coverings!

New Zealand Window Shades is a respected, long established industry leader known for craftsmanship, innovation, and a strong national dealer network. With a commitment to quality and an ongoing focus on continuous improvement, they support retailers across the country with technical expertise, reliable service, and products that consistently stand out in the market.

The role
We arerecruiting an Account Manager to support the Central–Lower North Island region, covering Tauranga and Waikato through to Wellington.

In this role, you’ll take full ownership of your territory, build strong face‑to‑face relationships with retailers, andwork closely with NZWS’s established dealer network to support regional performance. It’s an opportunity to connect with customers, uncover new opportunities, and make a meaningful difference to the company’s ongoing success – ideal for someone who thrives out in the field, enjoys a mix of relationship management and territory development, and brings a confident, commercially minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow your territory through regular in‑person engagement and structured call planning
• Build trusted, long‑term relationships with retailers, dealers, and key customer groups
• Identify new business opportunities, re‑engage dormant accounts, and maintain a strong pipeline
• Support new product launches and promotional activity in market
• Deliver technical product training and support to retailers, ensuring confidence with NZWS’s product range
• Use customer and product performance data to guide decision‑making and shape territory strategy
• Provide accurate reporting, forecasting, and market insights to support wider business planning

Location / Territory
This is afully remote position, with NZWS’s head office based in Auckland and their customers and dealer network located throughout the country.You can work from home anywhere within the designated region and spend regular time on the road meeting retailers face to face.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in account management, territory sales, or business development
• Experience selling technical, specification-based products within the construction, interiors, furnishings, textiles, or related industries
• A track record of generating leads, building pipeline, and growing regional marketsThe ability to build rapport quickly and confidently across varied customer environments
• Technical confidence – comfortable learning detailed product features and delivering retailer training
• Strong relationship‑building, communication, and influencing capability
• A proactive, self‑directed approach, supported by solid planning and organisational skills
• Comfort working remotely and spending significant time travelling within your territory
• A full, clean driver’s licence

Why Join NZWS?

• Play a key role in an evolving national sales structure – with opportunities for influence and future development
• Competitive base salary, plus an annual bonus of up to30% (based on territory sales and individual KPIs)
• Company vehicle, fuel card, and all tools of trade
• Travel insurance for both personal and business use
• Staff product discounts and Level 2 EAP support
• Fully remote working, offering autonomy and flexibility

If you love getting out on the road, enjoy connecting with people, and want to help shape real growth for a well known New Zealand brand, we’dlove to hear from you.

To apply for this vacancy, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or already hold a valid visa with the right to work in New Zealand.

Reference: 145828