Account Manager | Management Trainee

Join a global icon - gain exposure to all parts of the business - grow your career into management!

Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia (BMSA) is a market leader in the OTR (Off the Road) Tyre industry & we are renowned for our global reputation for quality products, continuous improvement & cutting-edge application of technology.

Our mission: Serving Society with Superior Quality

Our OTR Tyres are manufactured specifically to customer requirements selecting from BMSA’s broad menu of technical capabilities to create a product with outstanding performance in multiple areas considering environmental, load & operating variables. Bridgestone tyres are supported by a range of products & services including iTrack tyre pressure & temperature monitoring as well as wheel/rim supply & repair.

We seek Account Managers to work out of our Perth WA, Burnie TAS or Brisbane QLD Branch while concurrently joining our Management Accelerator Program - kick start your corporate career!

The Benefits

• Competitive salary & fully maintained company vehicle available for private use
• Career development within Bridgestone & exposure/training across all facets of the business
• 5 days extra leave every year after 2 years of employment
• An extra 5 days leave as a one off at each 5 year employment milestone
• Health checks / free flu shots
• Product discounts on Bridgestone Tyres
• Additional benefits & staff discounts

The Account Manager Role

• Regular travel to BMSA and customer locations
• Identify, evaluate & target business opportunities
• Acquire new customers by understanding & fulfilling their requirements
• Work with existing customers to forecast, identify solutions & increase business
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure a high level of customer service
• Forecast, plan, report & manage market intelligence

The Management Accelerator Program

• Embedded regularly in business functions e.g. Finance, Logistics, Field Engineering, HR, IT etc
• Learn from subject matter experts in multiple fields
• Gain exposure to every level of the business
• Build the foundations of your future managerial opportunities

About You - Essential

• Demonstrated account management or business development experience or strong aptitude, motivation & transferable skills
• Superior communication ability; both verbal & written
• An effective collaborator with internal & external stakeholders
• Acceptance of frequent & regular interstate travel
• Comfortable transitioning from board room to client sites with environments of dirt, dust, heat & cold
• Strong commitment to the safety of yourself & others
• A valid driver’s licence and current work rights in Australia

About You – Preferred

• Exposure to mining / heavy manufacturing / industrial environments
• Recent graduate or within the first 5 years of your career journey

Develop an understanding of the business across all functions & progress into management & senior management roles!