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Account Manager

Tate Hitchin
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 7BG

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • We are seeking an Account Manager for a 1-year contract with an international business in Stevenage.
  • The role is full-time, office-based, and requires previous account management experience.
  • The position offers a salary of £35,000 per year and involves managing a portfolio of Blue-Chip clients in the retail sector.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing presentations, assisting with account management, and providing exceptional customer service.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to travel overseas as needed.

We are currently recruiting for an Account Manager for a 1-year contract for an international business based in Stevenage.

This is a full-time office-based position working hours Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 5.00pm.

Job Description:

Managing a portfolio of Blue-Chip clients predominantly in the retail industry.

Offering an exceptional level of service to both potential and existing customers.

Assisting the Key Account Managers and the UK Sales Managers in all aspects of account management and PA duties.

Preparing company presentations.

Familiar with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Preparing customer meeting notes, stock reports and forecasts as required.

Data entry, order processing and account management using internal systems.

Responsible for credit control of customer accounts.

Supporting new ideas and delivering innovative solutions to new and existing customers.

Daily interaction and co-ordination with the sales team in the Head Office based in Europe and other departments / countries.

Providing reports in line with customer requirements.

Able to work under pressure to meet client deadlines.

Develop a comprehensive technical understanding of the products and paper and the ability to apply this knowledge to enhance customer service.

You will be comfortable in using customer's external online systems for stock management and delivery schedules.

Assisting external sales team in dealing with any quality complaints.

Attending out of office business meetings with customers as required.

Some occasional overseas travel to Head Office in Europe for customer visits and training.

Person Specification:

  • Previous Account Management experience
  • Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
  • Very organised with a good attention to detail.
  • Ability to travel overseas when required

Excellent Benefits Package

Including 27 days holiday and company pension scheme.

Free on-site parking.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.