Account Manager - West Auckland

About the role

Service Foods, a leading New Zealand foodservice company, is seeking an Account Manager to own and grow its West Auckland territory. The role blends relationship management with proactive new‑business development in a fast‑moving, competitive market.

Key responsibilities

• Own and expand a portfolio of foodservice customers across West Auckland, from Waterview to Hobsonville.
• Maintain existing accounts while actively pursuing new business opportunities.
• Implement structured call cycles with regular weekly and fortnightly engagement.
• Build strong relationships with restaurants, bakeries, takeaway outlets and other foodservice operators.
• Collaborate with internal support teams, including telesales, to maximise territory coverage.
• Navigate a price‑sensitive market using value‑based selling techniques.
• Manage a complex product range and identify revenue growth opportunities.

Required profile

• Proven success in sales, account management or business development.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and ability to earn customer trust quickly.
• Disciplined approach to territory management and call planning.
• Commercially sharp with a proactive, energetic mindset.
• Ability to balance relationship management with new‑business development.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary package with company vehicle, tools of trade, bonus and uncapped commission.
• Established territory with a solid customer base and clear growth potential.
• Strong internal support, including telesales assistance for smaller accounts.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a company that values energy, consistency and commercial drive.