Account Manager

Job No: TCG428
Location: Otahuhu

About Us
We are Family!  For over 85 years, Sleepyhead has been dedicated to helping New Zealanders get a good night’s rest. 100% Kiwi owned and operated, we provide local jobs and invest in the local community.

We are a family-owned business, employing over 1,000 people across both countries. With family values, we’re a company that cares immensely about our people. They’re part of the family, essential to our success and some have even worked with us for over 50 years!

We are part of The Comfort Group, Australasia’s largest bedding and foam manufacturer, operating across seven factories nationally in New Zealand and internationally in Australia.

The Opportunity

You'll build and nurture relationships, drive sales growth, and be a driving force behind our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. As well as: 

  • Manage and nurture relationships with an existing portfolio of retail and wholesale customers
  • Develop and execute strategies to grow market share and achieve sales targets
  • Identify new business opportunities and potential growth areas
  • Deliver exceptional product training and support to retail partners
  • Work closely with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs
  • Provide regular reporting, forecasting, and insights to the Sales Manager

 

About You

The successful candidate will have proven experience in account management or sales, ideally within the retail, bedding, or furniture sector. As well as:

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Self-motivated, results-driven with strong organisational and time management abilities
  • Ability to analyse client data and market trends to drive strategic decisions
  • Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service
  • Experience within the manufacturing or industrial sector is highly desirable
  • Travel is required as part of this role. A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel are essential

On Offer

Joining SleepyHead means becoming part of a passionate team that is dedicated to improving sleep quality and enhancing the lives of our customers. As well as:

  • Competitive salary + fully maintained car + performance-based incentives
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Staff discounts on all products
  • Subsidised cafeteria

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you. Don’t delay, click on the 'apply' button to submit your resume!

We look forward to receiving your application. 

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ABOUT US

The Comfort Group is a large family-owned business. Beginning in the 1930’s producing mattresses in a shed in Auckland, we’re now Australasia’s largest bedding and specialty foam manufacturer. We have a world-class portfolio of brands we manufacture including Sleepyhead, Serta, SleepMaker, Beautyrest, Dunlopillo, Wonderest, Tattersfield, Design Mobel and Dunlop Foams, at over 7 sites across Australasia. With family values, we’re a company that cares immensely about our people - all 1000+ of them. They’re part of the family and our most valuable resource! If you are interested in joining our family and helping Kiwis and Aussies get a great nights sleep, please click apply now!