At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage customer accounts and prospect for new business in the Gold Coast.
- Company: Join Opal, a leading packaging and paper company focused on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy career growth, diverse experiences, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Autonomous role with opportunities for cross-functional learning and development.
- Why this job: Make an impact with sustainable packaging solutions while building strong customer relationships.
- Qualifications: Sales or marketing experience, strong organisational skills, and a collaborative mindset.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
As part of the Nippon Paper Group, Opal is one of Australasia’s leading packaging and paper companies. We manufacture goods that you see, touch and use every day and our customer base includes some of the biggest names in FMCG, Retail and Fresh Produce. From everyday essentials to iconic brands, our products are part of daily life — trusted by leading names in FMCG, Industrial, and Retail. We stand for innovation, smart solutions, and sustainability!
We have an exciting new role available to join our Opal Specialty Packaging (OSP) business as an Account Manager managing a portfolio of customers and prospecting for new business in the Gold Coast. Opal Specialty Packaging Australia provides tailored cardboard-based packaging solutions for small, medium and large businesses. We offer a fully integrated packaging development service based on circular economy principles. Our sustainable corrugated cardboard packaging solutions cover every application you can think of from smartly designed bespoke boxes and vibrant digital print to high end corrugated cardboard point-of-sale purchase displays for retailers.
You will contribute to the success of Opal by:
- Developing and managing strategic individual accounts, building a strong rapport with a variety of different stakeholders within the customer
- Prospecting and winning new customer business
- Understanding critical customer needs and developing and implementing individual client value propositions
- Working cross-functionally within the business and co-ordinating technical support, value engineering, quotes and samples to ensure customers’ expectations are managed
We can offer a varied career journey with experiential learning gained from cross-functional and lateral moves. We embrace diversity in all its forms and we look for curious individuals who thrive in an environment of change.
Specifically for this role, we expect you will have:
- Sales and/or marketing and supply chain experience (preferably in a manufacturing environment)
- Well-developed business development experience with a good track record of bringing in new business opportunities
- Outstanding organisational and time management skills
- A proven track record of delivering results and ensuring key objectives are met
- A collaborative approach which will foster strong working relationships across internal teams to deliver the best result for the customer
This is an autonomous role where you manage the day to day in your territory. We have a strong innovation, new product and sustainability focus. We are a customer focused business with a great reputation for providing high quality packaging solutions. We can offer a long term and stable opportunity with career growth for the future.
Account Manager employer: Paper Australia Pty Ltd
Opal is an exceptional employer located in regional Victoria, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises safety, innovation, and sustainability. As a Planning & Scheduling Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, drive strategic initiatives, and make a significant impact on the mill's operations while enjoying real opportunities for professional growth and development. With a focus on operational excellence and a commitment to employee empowerment, Opal fosters an environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
