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Account Manager

Midas Recruitment
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Wednesbury, West Midlands WS10 9PS

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The specialist manufacturer is seeking a dedicated Account Manager with a salary range of £30,000 to £40,000 and requires previous experience in account handling or field sales roles.
  • This position involves managing existing accounts with a turnover of over £5 million, nurturing customer relationships, and identifying new opportunities.
  • The role includes regular site visits, handling customer inquiries, and leading presentations on products.
  • Candidates must possess technical knowledge and demonstrate strong sales and account management skills, as well as the ability to foster close working relationships.
  • A driving license is necessary for UK-wide travel, and the successful candidate should be comfortable with occasional overnight stays.

Boasting incredible levels of staff retention and a company culture like no other, recruitment isn't something this specialist manufacturer often does, but it is are now looking for a dedicated and customer-focused Account Manager who enjoys managing relationships and identifying fresh opportunities.

What’s in it for you?

  • Work Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8:30am to 2pm
  • Salary guide: £30,000 - £40,000
  • Company car (Tesla Model 3 or Equivalent)
  • Pension scheme
  • 20 days holidays

Account Manager Responsibilities:

  • Manage several existing accounts, with a turnover of £5m+, being the first point of contact and nurturing relationships
  • Regularly attend site visits, meeting with existing and potential customers (expected to make 2 visits per week)
  • Handle enquiries from existing and potential customers, gaining an in-depth understanding of their requirements
  • Represent the company at meetings, leading presentations on new and existing products
  • Act as a project lead, working closely with the technical project team to ensure the customer's vision can be achieved
  • Oversee a number of live projects, acting as the liaison between the manufacturing team, technical project team, and customer, ensuring each project meets deadlines and expectations
  • Develop a deep understanding of the company's product offering, enabling you to identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities and offer expert guidance
  • Successfully close sales, which involves producing cost estimates, negotiating contracts, and supply agreements

Account Manager Skills and Experience:

  • Demonstrates first-class sales and account management skills, with previous experience in an account handling or field sales role
  • Technical knowledge, be it through experience or education, needs to be demonstrated on your CV
  • Customer-focused and commercially aware, able to foster close working relationships and identify opportunities, whilst maintaining customer satisfaction
  • Personable, outgoing and unafraid to host meetings and presentations
  • Incredibly motivated, able to work as part of a team and use initiative to work independently
  • Holds a driving license and can travel UK-wide - the successful candidate must be comfortable occasionally having overnight stays
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

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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.