Account Manager

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few

• Free standard OnePass membership

• Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave

• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender

• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

• We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

At Bunnings we are building an even better Australia. We are investing heavily for accelerated growth. We strive to be the easiest to deal with in every channel. We deliver solutions across the whole of build to help customers run their business better. This, combined with consistency and reliability is how we have built a relationship with builders that is based on trust.

Our Commercial Sales team are now on the hunt for an accomplished Account Manager who can forge strong business relationships with key stakeholders and help drive our Commercial Sales division's success based in the Sydney Metro region, specifically around Northmead, Seven Hills & Castle Hill. If this is you, then this is your opportunity to join a high performing friendly team. 

Reporting directly to an Area Sales Manager, you are a knowledgeable and experienced sales professional who can confidently engage in supporting and converting new business opportunities ensuring that our commercial customer receive the most appropriate, value-added solutions that suit their business needs.

In this role, you will drive and execute the strategic sales plans of Bunnings whilst being inspired by representing the Bunnings brand you will develop expertise in our large range of products and services by increase / optimise sales to our Commercial customers, along with actively seeking and acquiring new business opportunities. Working collaboratively with other members of the Bunnings team, you will ensure that our commercial customers are provided with the very best Price, Range and Experience.  You will also develop an expertise in our products and services being promoted to market and optimise sales to our Commercial customers, ensuring they receive the most appropriate, value added solutions to suit their business needs.

What you can expect to do

• Proven success in a sales role, a strong 'hunter' & great 'harvester' maximising sales in your territory
• Existing relationships with Commercial Builders helpful but not essential
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve or exceed budgeted sales, maximise profit and strengthen sales across the whole of build (share of wallet/product mix)
• Drive sales though the Bunnings network consisting of Stores, Trade Centres, as well as Frame & Truss plants
• Build strong partnerships with clients to grow our market share and identify opportunities for new business
• Develop and execute strategies to address local opportunities and combat competitor activities
• Develop, implement and manage a budget that is aligned to company expectations
• Work collaboratively with our other members of the Bunnings network, including suppliers, to ensure our Commercial customers are provided with the very best Price, Range and Experience
• Work on large, complex projects
• Rationalise supply chain solutions for customers
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety

What we need from you:

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with new customers
• Proven success in a sales role
• Ability to build short, medium & long term business goals
• Proficient in building & executing customer plans
• Strong commercial acumen
• Strong customer focus and ability to build rapport
• Tenacious, positive attitude and results driven
• Willingness to learn
• Demonstrate integrity, respect and teamwork in everything you do
• Strong IT Literacy

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions. Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.

We’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to help. If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don’t quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you. For support, contact us at jobs@bunnings.com.au.

Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together. If you’re ready to have a go, apply today.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.