Account Manager (Retail Channel Excellence)
Melbourne preferred with hybrid working one day per fortnight. Sydney considered for exceptional candidates.

About Clever Gear
Clever Gear partners with some of the world’s most innovative consumer tech brands! We bring them into Australia and New Zealand, design their go to market approach and place them with the right retail partners. We care deeply about premium execution and channel excellence. Our team comes from places like Tesla, Apple and Google because we value craftsmanship, speed and genuine passion for technology.

Why this role exists
Our retail partnerships are expanding quickly! With Bunnings growing as a strategic channel, increased momentum with specialist technology retailers and an expanding network of independent stores across ANZ, we need an Account Manager who can elevate every touchpoint. This is a role for someone who thrives in the details, keeps channels moving and represents our brands with precision and consistency.

What you will be doing

• Lead and grow key accounts including Bunnings and specialist retailers

• Manage and optimise performance across independent retail partners

• Deliver premium merchandising, forecasting accuracy and ongoing sales uplift

• Strengthen communication between retail partners and the broader Clever Gear team

• Support sell through initiatives and ensure channel performance meets expectations

• Represent Clever Gear at meetings, training sessions and retail partner events

• Work closely with the Partnerships Manager and founders to maintain high standards of execution!

Who this role is perfect for
You care about the details that make channels run smoothly. You like owning the rhythm of a customer relationship and you take pride in well executed retail partnerships! You enjoy tech, you communicate clearly and you stay two steps ahead. You are organised, responsive and energised by helping brands win at shelf.

You likely bring

• Experience in account management, retail operations or commercial roles

• Familiarity with consumer electronics, retail or high volume product environments

• Strong relationship building and problem solving skills

• A genuine interest in consumer tech and how products succeed in channel

• Confidence working with data, forecasts and sell through metrics

• Ability to travel across Australia and New Zealand as needed

Why you will love this role

• Work with leading global consumer tech brands

• Own a high impact portfolio including Bunnings and specialist retailers

• Join a fast growing company with a tech first culture and strong momentum!

• Hybrid working with access to the Waterman shared office anytime

• Competitive salary and performance bonus with clear progression pathways

• Real career growth toward Sales Manager and beyond as the team scales

How to apply
If you are excited by the idea of delivering category leading performance for global tech brands and you want your work to be visible and meaningful, we would love to hear from you!

Please send your CV + (optional but advantageous!) a short video! (video option not available on Seek)