Are you a technically minded sales professional looking for your next challenge? This Account Manager role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation and control solutions, selling into a wide range of businesses from SMEs to blue-chip organisations. If you thrive on building relationships, uncovering opportunities, and driving sales growth, this could be the perfect role for you.
The Role
As an Account Manager, you will manage and grow an existing territory covering Coventry and Milton Keynes. You'll be responsible for a portfolio of around 50 accounts, generating approximately 2 million in revenue, while also identifying and securing new business opportunities. Your role will involve:
- Managing and developing relationships with new and existing customers.
- Understanding customer needs and delivering tailored technical solutions.
- Collaborating with an internal sales team and technical specialists to provide high-quality service.
- Working independently to create and implement a sales strategy within your territory.
- Attending customer meetings 4 days a week, with home-based planning.
What Were Looking For
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Strong sales or account management experience.
- A proactive, results-driven mindset with excellent organisational skills.
- Confidence in handling objections and presenting solutions.
- An interest in technology and automation, with the ability to learn new technical concepts.
- Experience in industrial automation, control, or a related field is an advantage, but training is provided.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
Whats on Offer?
- Competitive salary up to 50,000 + 10,000 OTE commission & annual bonus scheme.
- Company car/car allowance (including EV incentives).
- 25 days holiday (rising with service) + option to flex up/down 5 days.
- Private medical cover & health cashback plan.
- Generous pension scheme with 5% employer contributions.
- LinkedIn Learning licence & continuous professional development.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
- Volunteer time off & employee discounts portal.
- Free shares after 3 years of service.
About Us:
At Thomas Lee Recruitment, we specialise in connecting engineers and technical salespeople with leading companies in the engineering sector. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised, professional, and transparent recruitment service. Our focus is on understanding both client and candidate needs to ensure the best possible match.
How to Apply:
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