Account Manager

Role summary

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The Account Manager is responsible for managing key customer relationships, understanding client needs and developing sales opportunities for BlueScope’s steel products and solutions. Requirements typically include relevant sales or account-management experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, commercial awareness, customer relationship capability and confidence using CRM and business systems. Experience in steel, construction, manufacturing or a related industrial sector is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to retain and grow accounts, achieve sales targets, prepare quotations and forecasts, resolve customer issues, collaborate with internal teams and represent BlueScope professionally. A customer-focused, proactive and safety-conscious approach, along with the ability to travel and work independently, may also be required.

About the employer

BlueScope is a major Australian steel manufacturer and building-products company with operations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and North America. Established in 2002 following the demerger of BHP’s steel businesses, the company produces coated and painted steel, structural products, roofing, walling and building solutions for residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure customers. Well-known brands include COLORBOND® steel and ZINCALUME® steel. BlueScope serves customers through manufacturing sites, distribution networks and specialist sales teams, combining materials expertise with design, engineering and technical support. The company places strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, customer service, operational performance and reducing emissions across its supply chain. An Account Manager typically works with customers, distributors, contractors and internal production and logistics teams to develop business and deliver reliable steel solutions.

Working in Australia

Australia offers opportunities in sales, engineering, manufacturing, construction, mining, healthcare, technology, education and logistics. Major employment centres include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional industrial areas. Workplace culture is generally practical, direct and collaborative, with emphasis on safety, inclusion, punctuality and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to relaxed coastal or regional communities, with excellent outdoor, sporting and cultural activities. Living costs are high in Sydney and Melbourne, while some regional locations offer more affordable housing. Skilled workers may use employer-sponsored visas such as the Skills in Demand visa, or skilled independent and state-nominated pathways, depending on occupation, qualifications and points. Applicants should check current requirements with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocation planning should cover visa approval, accommodation, tax file number, healthcare, transport and registration requirements.