Key Account Manager

About the Role

A full-time permanent position as a Protective Coatings Key Account Manager for Dulux NZ. It is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an experienced Protective Coatings individual to join our team. This role can be based centrally from Taupo down to Wellington. This is a fantastic role working with one of the most recognised brands in the coatings industry.

You will manage a portfolio of clients with your key focus to be growing and maintaining the existing Dulux customer base. Primarily you will be responsible for our core PC customers within the construction sector, however there will be opportunity for you to grow your customer base with out of the box thinking. Much of your day can be spent out in the field, but this is a highly autonomous role, so professionalism & a high level of communication are skills you possess.

The Dulux Protective Coatings Team is passionate about being consumer driven and customer focused. We ask, listen, learn and act to help our customers win. As a high performing, experienced key account manager you will be able to articulate and demonstrate how your authentic sales and advice style and ability to close has led to your success so far.

Skills & Experience 

To be successful in this role you will have a passion for exceeding customer expectations and a natural talent for developing relationships. You will be motivated by chasing and closing a sale and ideally will have experience with:

• A background in coatings
• B2B sales, including cold calling and new client generation
• Technical - NACE (Level 1-2) will be highly advantageous
• Experience with Quantifire Intumescent Loading software -will be highly advantageous
• Specification - experience writing or knowledge of the specification process
• Strong communications skills and commercial acumen
• Protective Coatings -related industry knowledge is desirable. The right enthusiasm for the role is key
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to harness established customer relationships and create new ones
• Good time management, planning and organization behaviors
• Great energy and enthusiasm with a genuine, down to earth attitude

Why DuluxGroup?

As a member of our team, you'll unleash your potential, grow, achieve and thrive with us.

We offer a fast-paced work environment that values collaboration, rewards high-performance, and inspires innovation.

But it's not just about the work - it's also about the people.

At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.

If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here.

DuluxGroup is proudly an equal opportunity employer. Talent is our only criteria. Let us know by emailing duluxcareers@duluxgroup.com.au if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.  

Benefits                                                                                                                                                     

Enjoy comprehensive, holistic health and well-being support, including our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support.

• Life, total permanent disability and Health Insurance (medical and surgical cover) 
• Give back to the communities in which we live and work, with our “Community Action Day” and other programs
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) topped up to your normal pay and 2 weeks paid partner leave available from 6 months onwards
• We will match up to 4% of your salary to Kiwisaver 
• Enjoy generous discounts on both DuluxGroup products and through our corporate partnerships

Realising your full potential starts here

At DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it!

You'll work with iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.

Applicants must have sufficient working rights for this role. 

Apply today!