Account Manager

2 weeks ago


Upper Hutt, New Zealand Service Foods Ltd Full time

Service Foods is dedicated to providing exceptional service and high-quality products to the food services and hospitality industry.

**Service Foods is seeking an experienced and dynamic Account Manager to join our Wellington branch.**:
**Why Work for Us**:
Service Foods is New Zealand’s largest privately family-owned and operated food service distribution business. We have been recognized as one of **New Zealand’s Best Managed Companies for 2023 by Deloitte.** This prestigious accolade celebrates private businesses that excel in global benchmarks of success. Beyond financial performance, our inclusion in this program highlights our strong management practices, vibrant company culture, and resilient strategies that enable us to navigate challenges effectively.

At Service Foods, we foster a dynamic work environment where innovation and dedication are rewarded.

**The role**:
Being an Account Manager with us offers a great blend of business development and account management. You will be supported by the wider team to succeed and be given the autonomy to use your initiative to develop your own pipeline and build ongoing customer relations.
- Full-time, permanent position with immediate start.
- Competitive earning potential with target-based sales incentive
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and forward-thinking business

**The job**:
Most of your time will be spent prospecting your network to target a wide variety of different-sized clients across the Wellington region. You will:

- Spend time with inherited portfolio of warm accounts to manage and grow
- Keep an active call cycle to support high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Negotiate and close sales, exceeding targets.
- Ensure effective budgetary control over sales expenses, returns and promotional expenses against sales target.
- Prospect new clients and convert them into loyal customers through visits and calls.
- Build rapport with customers, understand their needs, and recommend suitable solutions.
- Work closely with our Procurement and Warehouse Operations to ensure accurate product forecasting to meet sales trends, customer and supplier needs

**The person**:
As you will be playing a lead role in capturing sales opportunities, your passion for building rapport and long-lasting customer relationships is crucial. Lead generation and business development are key elements of the role so your strong network of contacts will be advantageous. A tertiary qualification is desirable

You will:

- Be a confident and effective communicator
- Have relevant trade/hospitality experience.
- Possess proven sales experience
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Have knowledge of Salesforce which is advantageous.
- Have the problem-solving skills employing a solutions-focused approach to partner with our clients and grow with them.
- Possess knowledge of the food service industry (which is a plus).
- Be Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
- Be target-driven with a commitment to teamwork.

**What's in it for you?**

The potential of this role is huge. Being part of a market leader, you will have the opportunity as you go on developing your career and improving customer relations enabling you to add real value to the business. In addition to the competitive salary and bonus package, you will be given tools of trade and generous staff-discount privileges that comes with being part of a well-regarded business. There are genuine opportunities for career progression within our business.

**Eligibility**: Applicants must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa.



  • Upper Hutt, New Zealand Upper Hutt City Council Full time

    Fixed Term - June 2026 | Full time Do you want to be part of a dedicated team who are responsible for shaping the future of Upper Hutt? Upper Hutt is recognised as a great place for families and for people who enjoy the best of our gorgeous natural environment. The team at Upper Hutt City Council work together to enhance the quality of life in Upper Hutt by...


  • Lower Hutt, New Zealand Johnson Controls International Full time

    **Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team** As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries...

  • Operations Manager

    6 days ago


    Upper Hutt, New Zealand KCC Limited Full time

    Responsibilities and Expectations:Set Project Timelines: Establish realistic project timelines, taking into account all necessary steps and resources required.Monitor Project Deliverables: Track progress against project objectives, ensuring timely completion of tasks and milestones.Communicate Effectively: Provide regular updates to stakeholders, clients, or...


  • Upper Hutt, New Zealand Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme Full time

    Financial Analysis and Reporting:You will support the Finance Business Partner with periodic financial analysis to enhance decision-making. This includes contributing to process improvements by simplifying, standardising, and automating manual steps, as well as helping ensure financial controls are upheld.Operational Support and System Proficiency:You will...

  • Partnerships Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Upper Hutt, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes. We’re working towards specific goals and targets...


  • Upper Hutt, New Zealand BOMBAY HOUSE 39 LIMITED Full time

    Responsibilities: - Assisting the Manager in managing the work and business to run smoothly. **Providing excellent customer service and addressing complaints.** Support the manager with planning of menus for the business. **Coordinating with the kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate preparation of meals.** Assist in managing the business records as...


  • Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand Wellington Water Full time

    Join our dynamic and passionate Finance teamOpportunity to make a difference across the organisationBased close to the beach and shops in PetoneThis is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.The remuneration range for this role is $98,925 to $139,658, with a midpoint of $116,382 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.The opportunityAs...


  • Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand Smartpayroll Full time

    A bit about Smartly, a Datacom companyWe exist to make it simpler for Kiwi businesses to look after their people. We're known as the simple way to sort your payroll for over 20,000 businesses. Our slick software combined with our awesome support team help businesses pay their people on time, accurately and in line with legislation. Which I'm sure you'd agree...


  • Upper Hutt, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes. We’re working towards specific goals and targets...


  • Upper Hutt, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes. We’re working towards specific goals and targets...


  • Upper Hutt, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes. We’re working towards specific goals and targets...


  • Upper Hutt, New Zealand MSD Australia & New Zealand Full time

    The Financial Associate role at MSD Australia & New Zealand presents an exceptional opportunity to grow your finance career and develop valuable expertise. As a key member of our finance function, you will provide essential financial services and analysis to support our business operations.ResponsibilitiesCustomer Onboarding & EngagementYou will be...


  • Lower Hutt, New Zealand One stop services ltd Full time

    We are looking for a Accounts adminstrator with a minimum of 3 years of work experience and a tertiary qualification. Your role within this company will include, but not be limited to, management of accounts payable and accounts receivable, management of project profit and loss spreadsheets, all taxation issues (GST, Payroll, terminal tax, fringe benefit),...

  • Accounts Assistant

    1 week ago


    Lower Hutt, New Zealand Multispares Full time

    **Lower Hutt Location** **About the company** Multispares is the largest independent supplier of truck, trailer and bus parts in Australia and New Zealand. Our commitment to the principles of Quality Parts and Excellent Service and our belief in workplace flexibility means that we work with our team to bring out the best in them and help them to grow their...


  • Upper Hutt, New Zealand Merck Full time

    The Finance Associate role at Merck offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative environment.You will partner with the Finance Business Partner and Business Unit to provide essential financial services and analysis.Key Responsibilities:Some of your key responsibilities as a Finance Associate include:Customer Onboarding &...


  • Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand Motion New Zealand Ltd Full time

    Motion New Zealand Ltd - Empowering Your Career">We're a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses through our innovative solutions and engineering services. Our mission is to drive growth, expansion, and prosperity across the Asia Pacific region, while fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and mutual...


  • Upper Hutt, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes. We’re working towards specific goals and targets...


  • Upper Hutt, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 14,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes. We’re working towards specific goals and targets...


  • Upper Hutt, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes. We’re working towards specific goals and targets...


  • Upper Hutt, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes. We’re working towards specific goals and targets...