Strategic Account Manager

Posted 31 March 2025
LocationMelbourne
Job type Permanent
DisciplineIndustrial & Manufacturing
Reference1321799

Job description

The Company
My client is a leader in providing gases across various industries, offering cutting-edge products and services that enhance customer performance while promoting sustainability.

I'm seeking a Strategic Account Manager to handle both account management and business development at a national level. You'll maintain key client relationships while exploring new markets and developing sales leadership skills, with strong potential for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities: 
  • Analyse customer relationships and business issues to assess competitive positioning. 
  • Develop and execute strategic objectives and proposals for key accounts. 
  • Collaborate with internal teams to design and implement account plans. 
  • Foster cross-team communication and coordination to enhance client engagement. 
  • Identify and pursue growth opportunities to expand the portfolio.
  • Lead sales processes aligned with customer decision-making. 
  • Maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and build trust.
  • Organise, review, and generate executive summaries of account plans. 
  • Improve profitability and ensure the long-term success of partnerships. 
  • Oversee contract negotiations and ensure compliance with sales policies. 
  • Provide regular updates on sales performance and market trends.
About You: 
  • Extensive experience in a commercial role, ideally within a global organisation. 
  • Strong commercial acumen, preferably with an industrial background. 
  • Proven ability in business development, identifying new opportunities within complex business structures. 
  • Experience in government negotiations (desirable). 
  • Highly driven, self-motivated, and results-oriented. 
  • Strong negotiation skills in contracts, pricing, and solution selling. 
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management abilities.
What’s on Offer: 
  • Competitive salary with a market-leading sales incentive plan.
  • Company vehicle with a fuel card. 
  • Comprehensive training in industry-specific sales processes & CRM. 
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives. 
  • Retail discount programs. 
  • Long-term career development opportunities at a national and international level.
If you would like to know more, please reach out to Eva Kelly at evak@austcorpexecutive.com.au