IT Account Manager & Business Development [Tauranga]

Are you a confident and self-motivated person with sound business knowledge looking for an opportunity to make your mark in the fast-paced IT industry?  Then we are looking for you!

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced IT Sales professional with a strong focus on new business development and account management for our Tauranga office. In this role, you will:

• Develop a robust pipeline of opportunities in the Bay of Plenty region
• Identify and secure new clients by promoting Elite’s comprehensive range of IT solutions
• Manage and nurture existing client relationships, ensuring sustained business growth and reinforcing our trusted role as their dedicated business technology partner

You’ll receive a good base salary, a vehicle allowance, and uncapped commission on both new business and ongoing client management.

What business experience will you have?

• Proven successful new business development and sales experience in complex IT solution sales
• A proven ability to establish rapport and build relationships at all levels of an organisation across a diverse range of business sectors
• A strong understanding that drive, enthusiasm and tenacity are key to seeking out and developing new business on an ongoing basis, at the same time as maintaining and growing revenue from your clients by building strong relationships
• Extensive business to business sales experience in the IT industry in NZ
• A track record of proactive business development alongside effective account management
• Outstanding negotiation skills and a proven sales aptitude

As a person … what are you like?

We think that you will be personable, trustworthy and well-presented. You will have an up-beat attitude and a great sense of humour.  You will be self-motivated, genuine, confident, able to work independently and driven to succeed. As you are a natural communicator, you will thrive on building excellent business relationships and delivering an exceptional client experience. You are an innovative team player, and you enjoy collaborating with others to create results. Your teammates will respect your honest work ethic and your ability to deliver. 

Elite Business Systems is a Technology Solutions Provider founded in 1988 with a key focus on building long-lasting business relationships. We are proud to still be the trusted advisor to many clients who joined us when our company first started.  Across the group we have branches in Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga. With access to an extensive range of expertise from a strong team of remarkable people, we are able to offer the support of a highly regarded brand with a strong, stable industry presence, resources and technical product training to help you to achieve outstanding results.

The Elite Team has earned a healthy reputation as a team that works with a high level of skill, character and flair, providing proactive support and service ensuring that our solution is the right fit for the current and future requirements of our clients.

If you believe you have the personality, determination, flair and experience to be successful in this position we would like to hear from you. Please apply now! You will be contacted only if you are chosen for an interview. We would like to thank all other applicants for your interest and wish you the very best in your search for a position.

Please note – to be considered for this role, you must have NZ experience, you must be living in NZ now, and you must hold NZ Residency or NZ citizenship.