Key Account Manager

“Work in your local community, to help businesses become more effective in their waste management.” 

We are an undisputed leader in its market, providing a wide range of services to the general public and business community, including the retail, hospitality, industrial and manufacturing sectors, as well as government departments and educational establishments. We employ in excess of 1,200 staff in NZ and have numerous sites across the country. 

Our people are resourceful and pragmatic, and take personal responsibility for the excellent service we deliver to our customers every day. We all understand the need to go the extra mile to deliver reliable, responsive and professional waste management. 

• What brings us together is living and working to our core values individually and together for the good of our customers and each other.
• We believe life is good and we should all enjoy it whilst taking care to protect the environment that offers us that lifestyle.
• We take care and are responsible for our actions
• We face up to challenges, because overcoming them is how we grow and get better results
• We're seriously safe; we must be, because we work in a hazardous industry
• And we are most definitely a community player

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Key Account Manager to join our Technical Services team in Auckland. In this role, you will be responsible for managing customer portfolio and bringing new business on board in Auckland region. You will be working with some established clients requiring account management servicing. Although your focus will be client retention and share of wallet growth and new businesses. 

To be successful in this role you ideally have the following attributes: 

• A skilled negotiator for existing and new business growth, a problem solver with a ‘can do’ approach to solving problems;
• Proven ability to build professional relationships and strong sales skills;
• Self-motivated and highly results orientated;
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team.

Possessing excellent communication skills with strong commercial acumen with a natural flair for leveraging key contracts across our service offerings, you will be capable of building effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Your ability to seek out additional opportunities in a highly competitive market whilst in negotiations is critical to your success. 

What we offer 

In return we offer you an opportunity to be part of a great team committed to providing a comprehensive one stop service to meet a broad range of facility, waste, recycling and industrial needs of our clients. We will invest in your personal development and provide future career opportunities.

This position includes a company vehicle, mobile phone and tablet with competitive remuneration package with a commission structure.

You will receive continued sales development through best practice training, coaching and development. 

How to Apply

Applicants should currently be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa / residency or NZ citizenship.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to be a part of this exciting and growing business, please click ‘apply now’.

Please note: we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early. 

WM is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol free workplaces. Only applications from those with the legal right and ability to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.