Our Company
For over 100 years, the Dulux Paints & Coatings portfolio has been creating better homes while playing a critical role in protecting and improving the spaces and infrastructure we see every day. Consistently voted one of ANZ’s most trusted brands, our portfolio of iconic, premium brands includes Dulux, Cabot's, Berger, Acratex, British Paints and Porter's Paints. Our Paints & Coatings Brands are proudly part of the DuluxGroup, home to some of New Zealand's and Australia’s most iconic brands and 8000 employees globally.
Your Role
Reporting to the National Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining, sustainable, profitable & mutually beneficial business relationships with National Home Builders and residential developers to secure profitable growth & improve business position & market share for Dulux New Zealand. This is a 12 month fixed term maternity cover contract, with potential for the right candidate to be made permanent.
The primary focus of this role is strategising, securing, managing, and retaining business agreements and relationships to secure growth and improve business position & market share for Dulux New Zealand with a focus on:
- Identifying & developing target clients within the New Housing sector to drive a strong market growth strategy that reflects regional needs and activities
- Delivering value-added activity focused on retaining existing national group housing contracts
- Capitalising national opportunities from existing regional relationships
- Facilitation of construction projects from product specification through to the sale
- Providing regular sales reporting and competitor analysis
- Working with key stakeholders to manage relationships and drive results
Benefits
- Life, total permanent disability, and Health Insurance (medical and surgical cover).
- Give back to the communities in which we live and work, with our “Community Action Day” and other programs.
- 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) topped up to your normal pay and 2 weeks paid partner leave available after 6 months.
- We will match up to 4% of your salary to Kiwisaver.
- Enjoy generous discounts on both DuluxGroup products and through our corporate partnerships.
- Enjoy comprehensive, holistic health and well-being support, including our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support.
Skills and Experience
You are an outgoing professional, a collaborative team player, and an energetic salesperson with a “can-do attitude” and a strong growth mindset. Your prior experience in sales and account management with a natural ability to influence and build relationships will see you succeed in this autonomous role.
Ideally, you can demonstrate:
- Proven track record of account management/ business development in a relevant industry, those with Construction/Building/Paints & Coatings experience will be highly regarded
- Achievements in building sustained sales growth and financial returns
- Excellent verbal and written communications and business acumen
- Strong computer / IT / Excel skills
- An awesome attitude and approach to a true team environment
- Result driven with a high level of energy and drive
Imagine a better place
Dulux Paints & Coatings is proudly part of the DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it!
You'll work with over 50 iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.
At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.
If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here.
We are looking to speak with you asap, please apply online!