At PlaceMakers, we’ve been standing alongside New Zealand Tradies for generations. We know the industry, we know our customers, and we take pride in doing business the right way through trust, reliability and genuine relationships.
We’re looking for an Account Manager to join our PlaceMakers Gisborne team, someone who enjoys being out in the market, building connections and turning opportunities into long-term partnerships.
The Role
This is a field-based role combining sales, account management and business development. You’ll manage a well-established customer portfolio while proactively developing new business opportunities across the region, playing a key role in growing branch performance and market share.
You’ll be visible in the community, active in the trade and known by your customers as a trusted partner who follows through.
Your day to day will include:
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Identifying and converting new sales opportunities across existing and prospective customers
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Maintaining regular, meaningful contact to anticipate customer needs
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Working closely with branch and support teams to deliver accurate pricing, availability and delivery solutions
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Attending building industry, trade and networking events
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Strengthening PlaceMakers’ presence and reputation in the local trade community
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Supporting and executing branch sales strategies
This is a permanent full-time role, offering 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, based in our PlaceMakers Gisborne branch
About You
You’re results focused and relationship led, comfortable managing your own territory and growing performance through consistent engagement and trusted advice.
You’ll ideally bring:
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Experience in Sales, Account Management or Business Development
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Exposure to the building or construction industry (preferred but not essential)
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Strong organisation, planning and follow-up skills
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A resilient, driven approach with a solutions mindset
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Confidence communicating with a wide range of customers
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A down-to-earth style that builds trust and long-term loyalty
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A clean, full NZ Driver’s Licence
Our Benefits:
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Competitive base salary, incentive scheme and tools of the trade (company vehicle)
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Staff-buying privileges and genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
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Employment Education Fund
Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme
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Join Us: We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. If this role interests you but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.
Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test and a Criminal background check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ indefinitely.
