FTH Hire Group is one of the largest and fastest growing independent plant and tool hire companies in the UK, with eighteen depots across the South of England, Wales and Scotland. As a result of our ambitious growth plans, we are looking to add additional high calibre people to our growing business.
The Key Account Manager role provides a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success as the business continues an exciting growth plan. This is a pivotal role within each of our local markets and provides opportunity for Account Development and new opportunities as we look to further strengthen our market presence.
This role is to support the engagement and development of customer accounts within the defined customer portfolio and as part of the portfolio development activity.
A background in the hire sector would be advantageous although not necessary, experience within a sales account development role is essential.
Main Responsibilities
· Oversee, manage, and develop a defined portfolio of existing customer accounts
· Manage the growth and development of company key accounts in line with business growth goals
· Support and achieve delivery of sales growth targets for all FTH products and services
· Research, develop and deliver customer account proposals and agreements
· Work with local, regional and internal Marketing team to maximise FTH business opportunities
· Act as a brand ambassador across industry marketing and promotional opportunities
· Provide regional team and the overall business with market intelligence and insights
· Maximise customer awareness and trading performance via internal customer management platform
· Provide point-of-contact resource to maximise customer end to end experience
· Undertake and generate company sales performance reports as required to local management group
· Obtain and manage hire enquiries and orders when required
What you will need to bring to the role
Capable of developing strong client relationships
Proven experience in selling products & services to end user
Strong presentation skills, both verbally and written
Confidence to work on own initiative, but within a team environment
Effective organisational and communication skills
Committed to providing an industry leading service delivery approach to business development
Good planning and preparation skills
Flexible in approach to the role to meet business requirements
Self-Confident
Effective negotiating skills essential
Time management essential
Competent levels of IT understanding
Entrepreneurial spirit
Commitment to self-development
High level of integrity and trust
Benefits:
* Sales bonus scheme (first year on-target earnings of £44k+ and with an uncapped OTE)
* Loyalty bonus scheme
* Pension - auto enrolment
* 29 days holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
* Perk Box
* Birthday Gift
Hours: Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm