About Us
Adventure Operations (AO) is a leading outdoor goods company in the Oceania region, and home to a stable of iconic and trusted brands, including OZtrail®, Companion®, Campfire®, Ozpig®, Roman®, Elemental®, Pop Up®, Jamec Pem® and Trade Flame®.
With some brands stretching back over 80 years, and the formation of AO in 2018, we combine deep product knowledge with a passion for innovation across the Outdoor, Leisure, and Industrial categories.
About the Role
Are you a natural relationship builder with a knack for spotting an opportunity before anyone else does? Do you want the freedom to run your own territory like a business, backed by a team that values initiative and fresh thinking?
We're looking for a driven Account Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of accounts across the Central North Island. This is a role for someone who thrives on autonomy, a self-starter who is a natural at building long-term partnerships, comfortable developing strategic account plans, and driving sustainable sales growth across some of New Zealand's most exciting outdoor and leisure retail accounts.
A Day in the Life
About You
We're looking for someone genuinely creative and proactive. A motivated Account Manager who brings fresh ideas to their accounts and takes full ownership of their patch.
Ideally, you'll have:
-5+ years' experience in sales or account management
-Strong commercial acumen, you are comfortable reading a P&L and building a business case
-Clear, confident communication and negotiation skills
-The ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities without dropping the ball
-Experience with ERP systems and the MS Office Suite (NetSuite experience would be advantageous)
-A background in or passion for the outdoor/lifestyle industry is a big plus
What's in It for You
At AO, we offer a high-performance culture that still knows how to have fun. Here's what you can look forward to:
-Real autonomy – run your territory, own your results
-A collaborative team that backs you with tools, training, and support
-The chance to represent brands you'll be proud to sell…and use
-After probation, you will also have the opportunity to opt into the 9-day fortnight structure offering more time to get out and enjoy the world
-Exclusive staff, family, and friends' discounts across our entire product range
-Ongoing learning and development opportunities
How to Apply
Ready to take the wheel on a territory that's yours to grow? Hit Apply Now and attach your Resume and Cover Letter. Don't forget to complete the Recruitment Questionnaire so we can get to know you better!
Adventure Operations is a market-leading leisure business home to a portfolio of trusted and iconic brands, including OZtrail®, Kakadu®, Companion®, Campfire®, Jamec Pem® and Trade Flame®. We have a fast-expanding global reach with proprietary offices in five countries and distribution in over 25 countries.
We remain proudly Australian owned, operated with over 110 staff, multiple distribution sites, corporate offices and sales coverage throughout the globe.
History
The family owned foundation companies were formed more than 30 years ago with a mindset to bring Australian inspired and designed product to market to allow families to get outside and have fun.
Both businesses flourished domestically within a landscape of competitive global brands, whilst adding to their portfolios through acquisition and expansion.
The new organisation is leveraging its scale and is one of the largest outdoor leisure businesses in the Oceania region with its sights set on continuing its global expansion as it launched in the US in 2023.
