Are you a driven, results-focused sales professional looking to make a real impact? Do you have experience of working in the Tool and Equipment Hire/Rental sector? Join MEP Hire, part of the industry-leading Vp plc Group, specialising in Mechanical, Electrical and Low level Access products and play a key role in expanding our reach and revenue, as well as building strong, long-term client partnerships. You'll be at the heart of exciting projects within the construction and rental sectors, working with major subcontractors and national accounts to deliver real value. As an Account Manager, you'll be the face of MEP Hire in your region – covering the Greater Manchester geographical territory and delivering sustainable revenue growth across our innovative range of products and services. Living on patch within the Manchester area this is a hands‑on, relationship‑driven role with plenty of scope to make your mark.
Responsibilities
* Drive growth and hire revenue while maintaining profitability within our pricing and discount framework.
* Strengthen relationships with existing customers at both head office and site level to unlock new opportunities and deeper partnership.
* Identify and win new customers, with a focus on subcontractors working on major construction projects.
* Increase awareness of MEP Hire and the wider Vp Group as trusted, expert partners in the industry.
* Build strong local relationships that support the strategic objectives of our National Account partnership.
* Use our CRM platform to keep customer data accurate, plan activity, and manage your pipeline effectively.
* Operate on a 20‑day cycle to ensure smart, efficient journey planning that maximises customer engagement.
* Gain technical knowledge of our equipment and stay current on key regulations so you can offer informed, value‑led solutions.
* Use your understanding of our products' features and benefits to highlight what sets MEP Hire apart in the market.
We're after a proactive, ambitious Account Manager who thrives on hitting goals and building strong, trust‑based customer relationships.
Qualifications
* A solid sales track record with experience in construction, M & E, equipment hire, or a related field.
* A natural networker, confident engaging with decision‑makers at all levels.
* Experience targeting new prospects and unlocking small, mid‑scale and major subcontractor spend on small and large projects.
* Comfortable working independently, with strong time‑management and planning skills.
* CRM‑savvy, with a keen eye for keeping data clean, relevant and useful for all.
* Experience of developing relationships at project level.
* Naturally product‑orientated with an ability to demonstrate as and when required.
* Highly motivated with strong commercial skills.
* Action‑oriented and can '__make things happen__'.
* Excellent presentation skills, influencing techniques, overcoming objections, communication skills all necessary at a developed level.
* Living on‑patch in the Manchester region.
* Valid driving licence and comfortable travelling around the region.
* Disability Confident.
Benefits
* Company car
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
* Additional holiday purchase scheme
* Free Tool Hire
* Life Assurance cover 3x salary
* Share save scheme
* Eye care vouchers
* Recommend a friend scheme
* Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in‑house training available alongside external training where required.
* Cycle to work scheme
* Long service recognition
* My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well‑known brands.
* Discounts on HP products
* EE mobile contract discount offers
* Gym discounts
* Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
* Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining.
We are a Disability Confident employer. We generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. For more details please go to.
Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.
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