Account Manager – East Auckland

About the role

Service Foods, a leading New Zealand foodservice company, is seeking an Account Manager to own and grow the East Auckland territory. You will combine relationship management with proactive new‑business development across a diverse portfolio of restaurants, bakeries and takeaway outlets.

Key responsibilities

• Own and expand a customer portfolio covering Howick to Pukekohe.
• Maintain existing accounts while actively pursuing new business opportunities.
• Implement structured call cycles with weekly and fortnightly engagement.
• Collaborate with internal support teams, including telesales, to maximise territory coverage.
• Navigate a competitive, price‑sensitive market using value‑based selling.
• 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.
• Confidence in identifying and converting new business opportunities.

Required skills

What we offer

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