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 an Account Manager to work out of our Burnie Office (roles also available in Perth) 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!