Account Manager, Merchants

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Promote GWA's innovative product ranges, achieve sales targets, and build key relationships with customers while thriving in a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Requirements

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Account Manager to join our Merchants team on a permanent, full-time basis.

The territory covers North Sydney through to the Northern Beaches, but when in the office, the base location will be Prestons.

Join our vibrant team at GWA, where our rich Australian and New Zealand heritage, technical expertise, and innovative drive, combine with our iconic brands to create something truly extraordinary. For over a century, we've been crafting innovative, high-quality products for homes and offices, including market-leading brands like Caroma, Methven and Clark.

About the roles

This key role is pivotal in representing GWA to our trade and retail customer base, promoting our product ranges, and driving sales growth.

Key Responsibilities will include:

  • Achieve budgeted sales and margin targets within your territory.
  • Coordinate tailored product training for merchants and provide technical information.
  • Demonstrate new products, highlighting key features and benefits.
  • Analyse sales data to develop strategies to grow your region.
  • Maintain and enhance merchant displays and ensure up-to-date Point of Sale materials.
  • Build strong relationships with key purchasing contacts and internal stakeholders.
  • Prepare weekly sales reports and contribute to strategic planning.
  • Represent GWA at trade functions and customer events.

About you

We’re looking for:

  • Proven experience in account management or sales within a merchant or trade environment, within a similar industry.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Intermediate in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word essential); experience working with CRM systems
  • Ability to analyse data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
  • A collaborative mindset aligned with our cultural pillars: We Are One TeamWe Are Customer Focused, and We Care for Each Other.

Why Join Us?

  • Join a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation that is deeply committed to fostering innovation and promoting sustainability in all aspects of our operations.
  • Enjoy comprehensive access to professional development opportunities through our iLearn platform, designed to support your career growth and enhance your skill set. This resource offers a variety of courses and training programs tailored to meet the evolving needs of our team members.
  • ·Thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment that genuinely values individual growth and teamwork. We believe that when our employees succeed, the organisation as a whole flourishes, and we work together to create an atmosphere where everyone can achieve their full potential.

 About us

At GWA, we're not just a company—we're a supportive community committed to making everyday water experiences extraordinary. Our dedication to water sustainability, customer-first values, and community engagement creates a ripple effect of positive impact, ensuring that our consumers not only enjoy our products, but also contribute to saving millions of litres of water each year.

When you join us, you'll discover a welcoming workplace where safety, collaboration, and inclusivity are the cornerstones of our culture. Every contribution matters, and we provide a supportive environment where you can thrive, learn, and grow, recognising and celebrating performance in diverse and meaningful ways.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and talents that everyone brings with them and foster a culture of care where you feel valued and empowered to succeed. Our cultural pillars—We are One Team, We are Customer Focused, and We Care for Each Other—are more than just words; they're our way of life.

What can you expect from us?

Join us on our journey from Good to Great, where you'll collaborate with inspiring colleagues, engage with iconic brands, and contribute to a business with a legacy of strong growth. Take the first step towards an exciting career and become part of a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and making a real difference in the world.  We value passion, potential, and a willingness to learn.

Aside from a supportive and collaborative culture where you’ll be set up for success and know that you’re making a real difference from day one, we’ll offer you:

  • Hybrid working options
  • Competitive remuneration and bonus structures
  • An immersive onboarding program to set you up for success
  • Opportunities to learn and grow through our Learning & Development programs
  • ‘Great Rewards’ program - exclusive access to discounts and cashback rewards at your favourite stores
  • ‘Bathrooms & More’ program - great discounts on a wide range of our products
  • Volunteer and Community Service Leave
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave
  • Opportunity to take advantage of novated leasing options
  • Health & Wellbeing Services with 24/7 in app access to medical advice, safety support and mental healthcare for you and your immediate family members.
  • Annual flu vaccinations
  • Medibank Health Insurance - discounts on corporate cover 

Ready to apply?

Great! Just click the apply button to build your career with us!

Please note: You must be a citizen, permanent resident or hold all the relevant employment visas and other approvals for the location and duration of this position to apply for this role.

Please note that we are not accepting applications from agencies at this time. 

 

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Hybrid working options
  • Health Insurance: Medibank Health Insurance - discounts on corporate cover
  • Learning Budget: Opportunities to learn and grow through our Learning & Development programs
  • Bathrooms & More program: ‘Bathrooms & More’ program - great discounts on a wide range of our products
  • Paid Time Off: Option to purchase additional annual leave
  • Wellness Stipend: Health & Wellbeing Services with 24/7 in app access to medical advice, safety support and mental healthcare for you and your immediate family members.

At GWA Group our purpose is to make life better with superior solutions for water. How do we deliver upon this promise? With great people, working with great brands on a journey to make life better! So, who is GWA? We are a bathrooms and kitchens business with brands such as Caroma, Clark, Dorf and Methven. Just take a walk through your home and you will realise you encounter our amazing products every day! With our products, your bathroom can become a sanctuary. On display above is our Caroma Elvire collection which is carefully crafted to bring the experience of Australian nature into the home. This new collection reflects contemporary minimalism with a design that is both practical and stylish.The collection received a prestigious Good Design Award Gold Accolade in the Product Design Hardware and Building category in recognition for outstanding design and innovation. And if that’s not enough when you walk into the heart of your home, the kitchen, a Clark Evolution sink and Dorf Inca Sink Mixer show that you know how to style a kitchen! Your laundry is also a showcase of our Clark laundry tubs and outlets. So now that you know who we are, and you are excited about redesigning your bathroom and kitchen, let’s recap on our amazing lifestyle and consumer brands; Caroma, Clark, Dorf and Methven. But let’s get to some of the facts: We are Australian owned and are a member of the ASX 200 index. We employ over 700 people across Australia, New Zealand, UK and China, and we are on the journey of transforming our leading consumer and lifestyle brands. Sound like a business you want to be part of? Check us out on LinkedIn and join great people, working with great brands, all working together to make life better!

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