Account Manager

**Join an iconic Wesfarmers business, leaders in industrial & safety supplies**:

- **Maintained company vehicle, with great benefits & career development**:

- **Perm full-time role, working with a friendly & supportive team in Carole Park**

We have an exciting opportunity for an Account Manager to join our team in Carole Park QLD, providing outstanding service to new and existing customers

**OUR STORY**

Blackwoods is Australia’s leading supplier of industrial and safety supplies. For over 140 years, we have supported businesses big and small with our range of over 300,000 products from the world’s best brands. From the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the railway and your local mechanic, we supply what our customers need when they need it, along with unparalleled expertise and service from our passionate team.

With a national footprint of over 50 branches and 6 Distribution Centres, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Being a part of the Wesfarmers group, also means that we have endless opportunities to make a difference, so join us, and let’s help more people build a better Australia.

**YOUR OPPORTUNITY**

A fantastic opportunity presents for a self-driven, passionate and results focused professional experienced in the supply and sales of Industrial and Safety products. Joining our high performing sales team based out of our **Carole Park** office, you will be managing major local customers in the Brisbane area. The **Account Manager**, supported by internal expertise from Customer Care support, will deliver exceptional customer value and solutions across existing and new customers.

Your key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

- Seek and develop opportunities for growth through strategic planning and fact base analysis
- Achieve budgeted sales and trading margin contribution targets through product optimisation
- Develop and manage an effective territory call plan for existing and identified customers
- Work collaboratively and strategically with the local Carole Park Branch
- Plan and develop strategies based on anticipated customer needs

To be successful, you will have:

- Account Management and/or Business Development experience - preferably with a focus on Manufacturing, Mining, Heavy Equipment, or similar industrial sectors
- Previous exposure to safety and apparel products would also be valued
- Exceptional relationship management skills along with strong local existing relationships
- Desire to be face to face with customers delivering technical solutions
- Proven ability to not only meet but exceed customer expectations
- The ability to work autonomously whilst collaboratively across different teams
- Comprehensive Microsoft office skills

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**CULTURE & BENEFITS**

A career with Blackwoods will offer you rewarding experiences and opportunities for growth and development. We have a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where our team members care about each other and enjoy building meaningful connections.

To ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

- Maintained company vehicle & onsite parking
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- Competitive salaries and incentives
- A range of diversity and well-being initiatives
- Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional annual leave
- Team events, celebrations, and development opportunities
- Team member discounts on Wesfarmers products
- Discounted offers from over 300 corporate partners
- Generous Wesfarmers annual share plans
- Attractive parental leave policy and more

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