Account Manager - Key Accounts - Packaging Manufacturing

This is a relationship-led role where the groundwork is already in place. Your focus is on strengthening partnerships, improving account performance, and driving growth within an existing portfolio — not cold calling or building a pipeline from scratch.

You’ll operate in a fast-paced, highly operational manufacturing environment, where accuracy, responsiveness, and clear communication directly influence production outcomes and customer satisfaction.

This role suits someone commercially astute, detail-conscious, and comfortable working in a structured, technical environment where standards are high and execution matters.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Manage and grow a portfolio of established key accounts

• Build and maintain strong relationships across Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Warehouse, Packaging/Engineering, Marketing/Brand, and Senior Leadership

• Translate customer requirements into clear, accurate production and scheduling instructions

• Partner closely with internal production and operations teams to ensure seamless, on-time delivery

• Monitor job progress, timelines, and service performance across multiple accounts

• Identify and develop growth opportunities within existing customer relationships

• Maintain accurate CRM records and ensure account data integrity

• Proactively resolve issues, keeping customers informed and confident throughout

• Balance client engagement with day-to-day coordination and operational follow-through

What you’ll bring

• Experience in account management within manufacturing, packaging, print, FMCG, logistics, or similar operational environments

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify growth opportunities

• Confidence working with production or technically driven processes

• Exceptional attention to detail — accuracy is non-negotiable

• Strong systems capability (CRM, ERP, Excel)

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust across multiple stakeholder groups

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a structured and controlled way

• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong follow-through

Why this role is worth your attention

• Ownership of a high-value, established customer portfolio from day one

• No cold start — relationships and revenue are already in place

• Work with a well-established NZ manufacturing business with strong market presence

• Supportive leadership and a culture that values performance and collaboration

• Strong earning potential: base + company car + commission

• Genuine opportunity for progression for high-performing individuals

• Fast-paced environment where your impact is visible and valued

The opportunity

This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys building relationships, thinking commercially, and working in a fast-paced environment where execution and detail matter.

If you’re looking for a role that moves you out of pure business development and into a more strategic, relationship-driven account role — while still maintaining commercial growth and accountability — this is a strong next step.

Apply

Press APPLY NOW today as we are actively interviewing. Please ensure your CV is up to date and highlights your key sales and account management achievements.

📧 cha•••••@kingsrecruitment.co.nz
📞 09 ••• •151 (click to connect)

Important information

• This role is only open to candidates with a valid NZ Work Visa

• Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• If shortlisted, we will be in touch within 5 working days