Sales Account Manager

Sales and Account Manager (North)

Superb opportunity to join a UK based manufacturer and distributor of cleaning and hygiene solutions. Having enjoyed year on year growth between 15%-20% over the last few years, the company now need to appoint an ambitious and solutions minded individual to help service existing business, whilst developing their own new business initiatives. Ongoing innovation is central to their success and there are some exciting new solutions about to be launched that differentiate them from their competition.

They are looking for a dynamic, experienced and hungry Sales & Account Manager to create growth, and manage clients across a variety of industries. The focus of this role is to work closely with the Head of Account Management, other Group Sales Managers and the Sales Director to ensure that an effective strategy is delivered to achieve the sales growth and customer satisfaction levels required.

Whilst looking after the area needs, you will be expected to meet Sales Targets and objectives by building added value relationships with key business contacts from Procurement to Stakeholder level.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to generate substantially enhanced earnings via the successful management and sales growth of your area. There are excellent career progression prospects as this is a company that primarily looks to promote from within.

Key Responsibilities:

Focus on your Client base to ensure satisfaction levels are always maintained.

• Maintain a body of longstanding Client relationships whilst developing and nurturing their business.
• Maximise the generation of profitable sales and achieve required sales/profit.
• Manage the customer relationship.
• Maximise sales by ensuring the highest possible levels of sales and service including individual customer attention and the negotiation of the best possible sales terms.
• Work closely with operational colleagues to ensure that account execution is in line with customer expectations.
• Start new relationships with new clients and prospect opportunities.
• Support the Head of Account Management, Sales Director and Customer Support Unit

The Candidate:

• A strong understanding of how to promote products and manage customers (candidates should have experience in one of the following areas: Catering Supplies & Foodservice, Cleaning & Hygiene Solutions, Office Supplies, PPE & Workwear)
• The ability to plan and ensure that time is managed efficiently.
• Influencing and financial skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonalskills and a positive, infectiously enthusiastic attitude.
• A sales revenue driven focus.

• A fluent presenter and communicator.
• Able to negotiate trading terms in line with company policy.
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, with desirable experience using CRM/ERP Software).
• An excellent negotiator who can balance the requirements of both the company and the client to achieve desired results.
• Confident and articulate in all forms of communication and able to adapt their style to suit each situation or audience.
• The candidate will be situated North of their headquarters in the East Midlands, ideally in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire or South Yorkshire

In return they offer:

• A strong basic salary(dependent on experience)
• Regional ProfitBonusEarning Potential
• Pension Scheme
• Car Allowance
• Fuel Card
• Tablet PC and Mobile phone
• Positive Career Path
• 28 Days Annual Leave (including BH)