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Account Manager Home Based (South of England)
Are you looking to advance your career in Account Management? Do you hold a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and want to apply your knowledge in a commercial setting?
This is an exciting opportunity to manage an existing portfolio of customer accounts, focusing on maximizing sales and fostering strong customer relationships. The role also involves identifying new business opportunities and driving sales development.
Are you looking to advance your career in Account Management? Do you hold a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and want to apply your knowledge in a commercial setting?
This is an exciting opportunity to manage an existing portfolio of customer accounts, focusing on maximizing sales and fostering strong customer relationships. The role also involves identifying new business opportunities and driving sales development.
About Our Client:
They are a dynamic company with a global customer base, dedicated to providing chemistry-based solutions across various industries. Their innovative and collaborative culture encourages creativity and the sharing of ideas, ensuring they deliver top-notch services to their clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote a range of products and services to current and prospective customers.
- Actively seek new customers to expand the client base.
- Handle customer inquiries, orders, and pricing queries while maintaining the CRM database.
- Plan and conduct customer visits, providing detailed reports on interactions.
- Organise your workload effectively to maximise sales potential.
- Respond promptly to sample and information requests.
- Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
Essential:
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- High motivation with a solid commercial understanding.
- Experience in the chemical industry.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Excellent presentation, written, and communication skills.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
- Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
- Experience in a field-based role.
- Knowledge of sectors such as Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, and Electronics.
- £40k-£45k salary.
- Field-based role with a company vehicle.
- Flexible working arrangements around core hours of 9 am 5 pm.
- Opportunities for career development.
- Generous holiday allowance with a buy/sell holiday scheme.
- Initiatives for mental and physical well-being.
- Volunteering days.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Manage a designated customer base within a specific sales territory.
- Engage with customers through site visits and virtual meetings.
- Build relationships with key contacts in purchasing and technical roles.
- Provide technical support to customers as needed.
- Collaborate with partners to enhance sales opportunities.
- Contribute to additional projects as required by the business unit.
- Develop a pipeline of opportunities and identify value-added prospects.
- Maintain accurate records in the CRM and relay market feedback to management.
- Analyse sales data and produce monthly reports.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask effectively.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Team player who can also work independently.
- Adaptability to changing market conditions.
- Capability to build lasting relationships with stakeholders.
Pivt Group LTD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
