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Matthew Kitchin

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Experienced transport and supply chain professional with over seven years in the industry, including more than four years in sales and business development. I offer a practical, hands-on understanding of the transport sector, combined with strong knowledge of the broader supply chain. I bring a deep appreciation for the operators, teams, and people who keep things moving and drive real supply chain success. Known for building strong, trusted relationships and aligning the right solutions to customer needs, I’m now looking to transition into recruitment—where sales, people, and supply chain intersect. I’m excited to apply my industry insight and people-first approach to connect top talent with high-performing businesses and make a meaningful impact on both sides of the hiring journey.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager & Key Account Manager

Aquamax Hydroblasting
, Auckland
01.2025 - Current
  • Supporting business development efforts within a $10.6M+ water jetting services business.
  • Developed and implemented a sales plan, identifying and engaging new client opportunities.
  • Executed strategies for generating new leads and expanding market reach.
  • Improved sales processes through sales collateral development.

Business Development

Mainfreight Transport
, Auckland
07.2023 - 01.2025
  • Oversaw a portfolio with an annual spend exceeding $6.25M.
  • Generated $1.67M in extra business revenue for the year 2024.
  • Drove more than 19% actual growth in the portfolio with effective acquisition of new clients.
  • Secured high-value client accounts with consistent year-on-year growth.
  • Maintained consistent service levels by collaborating with operations.

Sales Account Manager

Mainfreight FTL (Full Truck Load) North Island
, Auckland
01.2021 - 07.2023
  • Spearheaded sales growth across the North Island, managing a broad mix of new and existing accounts totaling over $5.5 million in annual spend.
  • Secured $1.40M in new business.
  • Increased portfolio value by over 20% (actual growth) through new business wins.
  • Worked on tenders and strategic projects, contributing to company-wide sales growth.

Operations - Transport Coordinator

Owens Transport (Mainfreight Group)
, Christchurch
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Managed transportation schedules to ensure optimal performance.
  • Managed communications between clients and internal teams.
  • Optimised delivery efficiency while ensuring fair compensation for owner-drivers.

Administration - Pallet Controller & Claims Administrator

Owens Transport (Mainfreight Group)
, Christchurch
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Handled pallet hire invoicing to ensure prompt action on discrepancies while keeping records accurate.
  • Processed freight claims and worked on improvements, and claim prevention projects.
  • Provided customer support, ensuring timely resolution of freight issues.

Operations - Store Person & Customer Services

Owens Transport (Mainfreight Group)
, Christchurch
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Maintained high standards for quality control in incoming freight.
  • Handled loading operations and managed sorting processes.
  • Provided customer support, ensuring timely resolution of freight issues.

Education

BCom - Marketing Management

University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ
12.2017

NCEA Levels 1, 2, & 3 (Merit Endorsement) -

Napier Boys' High School
12.2014

Skills

  • B2B Sales and Business Development
  • Supply chain expertise
  • Lead Generation & Prospecting
  • Sales Negotiation & Closing
  • CRM & Pipeline Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Market & Competitor Analysis
  • Analytical sales reporting
  • Strategic Account Management
  • Strong communication abilities

Accomplishments

  • Delivered $1.67M in new business revenue in 2024.
  • Consistently exceeded Mainfreight’s annual new business target of $1.5M+ from 2022 to 2024
  • Ranked 2nd nationally for new billed business at Mainfreight Transport in 2022
  • Secured a $1.5M+ account with Baxter Healthcare, leading the transport solution, and supporting warehousing components
  • Independently closed a $430K+ account with NCI Packaging, managing the full sales cycle and multi-stakeholder onboarding
  • Independently closed a $320K+ account with Three Sixty Logistics, from prospecting to implementation
  • I trained and mentored junior sales reps, contributing to team performance
  • Adapted quickly to a new industry at Aquamax, building a qualified pipeline within 60 days
  • Certificate in Professional Sales Processing (2021)

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Business Development Manager & Key Account Manager

Aquamax Hydroblasting
01.2025 - Current

Business Development

Mainfreight Transport
07.2023 - 01.2025

Sales Account Manager

Mainfreight FTL (Full Truck Load) North Island
01.2021 - 07.2023

Operations - Transport Coordinator

Owens Transport (Mainfreight Group)
02.2020 - 01.2021

Administration - Pallet Controller & Claims Administrator

Owens Transport (Mainfreight Group)
04.2018 - 02.2020

Operations - Store Person & Customer Services

Owens Transport (Mainfreight Group)
01.2018 - 04.2018

BCom - Marketing Management

University of Otago

NCEA Levels 1, 2, & 3 (Merit Endorsement) -

Napier Boys' High School
Matthew Kitchin