Account Manager In The Making (Remote)

Account Manager In The Making | Straightcurve Australia | Australia

Hello Future Account Manager Superstar! We need you!

In this development role, Straightcurve Australia are looking to welcome the right person into our team, to guide and nurture into a Superstar Account Manager for our Queensland and Northern Territory markets.

Is networking your natural superpower? Perhaps you are great with people and enjoy building relationships in your current role, but want more? Are you curious by nature and always looking for ways to improve things? If this sounds like you, read on! 

About us 

Straightcurve was founded in Australia 9 years ago, and has expanded into a thriving international business, with a presence in the UK and five other markets. Straightcurve specialises in the design, production and distribution of innovative steel garden edge and retaining solutions for the landscape and garden industry. 

A disruptive company that embraces change, Straightcurves purpose is to bring a spark to life, and not just with angle grinders.

At Straightcurve Australia we build meaningful connections within our team and with our customers. We inspire people to bring beauty and simplicity to landscapes and contribute to creating a better world. We are high performing individuals who like to have fun in and outside of work. We value health and fitness and the empowerment of self and others. We celebrate each other’s individuality. As part of a larger movement, we are on a journey to cultivate awareness for and make a positive impact on the world. 

About the role

We have a dealer network that requires continual training and upskilling, we have professional buyers that seek the best solutions and advice, and we have everyday people wanting a little customer care.

The day to day – Initially, this will consist of familiarising yourself with our dealer network and will include visits and training sessions to improve their results. This will involve you getting around the QLD and NT in short stints – don’t worry there will be plenty of home time too.

This is just the start, as you learn the ropes the role will evolve. Longer term we will be working to grow you into being the principal contact for landscapers, designers and architects in your regions. By this stage, you will be managing the brand in your regions, with the target of growing all buyer groups and working with key industry bodies. 

About you

Are we looking for an existing sales or area manager? Probably not… We are looking for someone who’s ready to take the next step in their career to become an account manager.

The ideal applicants key capabilities include:

• A great communicator with the ability to listen and build relationships
• Proactive, structured and self disciplined (you will be working from home and in the field and setting your own schedules)
• Excited for continued personal growth and new experiences

If this role sounds exciting to you, apply by answering the following five questions in your cover letter to assist us in getting to know a little bit more about you. Please keep your cover letter to 1 page.

• If you could travel anywhere right now where would you go and why?
• From a legacy perspective, why are you here?
• What place have you visited that significantly impacted your worldview today?
• Share one idea that could change the world to make it a better place.
• Oh yeah, and what is your related experience for this role?

Applications close at 5pm on Friday January 31st. If you have a question not catered for in the information above, email ellie@straightcurve.com.au

Please note that only candidates who have been shortlisted will be notified.

Here’s a message from Ellie, Straightcurve Australia’s General Manager…

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