Bring solution thinking, enthusiasm & passion for sales while representing thousands of products! Support schools to operate with ease across the region.
* Work with our Education customers, representing our entire solutions range
* Develop customized solutions to help schools operate with ease
* RE-THINK what you know about OfficeMax! We sell more than stationery
The role - Education Account Manager
Working with multiple stakeholders within a school, you will build strong partnerships to understand their requirements and identify new opportunities, creating customised solutions to help them operate efficiently.
This diverse role involves working closely with Education customers across Hawkes Bay, including Primary, Intermediate, and Secondary Schools, with some quarterly travel. You will be responsible for increasing sales and gross profit targets, ensuring plans are executed on time.
If you enjoy building meaningful relationships and delivering on your promises, this sales role could lead to great success and a rewarding experience supporting our schools!
Key responsibilities include:
* Build effective relationships within each school at multiple levels
* Identify and convert new sales opportunities
* Develop and implement sales plans aligned with OfficeMax's strategy
* Manage and grow the sales pipeline proactively
* Collaborate with internal teams and experts to optimize portfolio performance
What you will bring:
* 3-5 years experience in schools or a B2B environment
* Proven ability to develop strong business relationships
* Experience in supplier and customer negotiations
* Experience working within matrix team structures
* Strong commercial, logistics, and problem-solving skills
* Commitment to sustainability and HS&W initiatives
People and Culture
* A caring business that offers your birthday and a wellbeing day off!
* Staff purchase discounts
* A great team and a company you can be proud of!
Our brand may seem focused on office and stationery products, but we are much more. We provide solutions, prioritize customer needs, and partner with our clients and suppliers.
Our workplace solutions serve over 30,000 businesses across Aotearoa, from scientific reserves to advertising agencies and restaurants. Opportunities are endless, and we are committed to continuous evolution.
Our success comes from our willingness to adapt, learn, and build true partnerships with our customers, communities, suppliers, and employees.
OfficeMax is focused on growth—for our people, solutions, and customers. We support your development through learning opportunities and encourage you to take charge of your career.
We are passionate about sustainability and community support, partnering with Barnardos 0800 What's Up line, New Zealand's helpline for children and teens, and providing free period products to education providers through the Ikura project.
Joining OfficeMax means becoming part of a diverse, innovative, and evolving company. Bring your growth mindset, curiosity, and enthusiasm for challenges. No two days are the same! - haere mai, come join us!
Can't find a suitable role? Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI), and we will contact you if a matching opportunity arises.
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