Job Description
Sales Account ManagerNorthamptonOffice-based with regular travel to see clientsSalary: £35 - £40,000 (negotiable DOE) & uncapped commission/bonusAre you an experienced sales/account manager looking to take on your next challenge in a company which offers fantastic growth and progression?Do you have a consultative approach and a love of developing your network?Would you like to join an expanding business that designs outdoor projects in the construction sector?If so, this could be exactly what you have been looking for.We have a superb opportunity to join a growing business as an experienced Sales Account Manager to join their organisation and take over a portfolio of existing clients within your own region.You won't be building your desk from scratch: our client is an established industry leader with a strong brand and excellent reputation, with several projects already confirmed and a substantial quote bank. Although there is a strong element of account management and relationship building, you still need to have the desire and capability to find new clients, generate new opportunities and maximise business.You will be working from a brand-new office space located just outside of Northampton, complete with state-of-the-art kitchen and onsite gym; there will also be regular travel to visit clients within your region.Key responsibilities for the Sales Account Manager include:Manage and grow an existing quote bank and portfolio of clients, liaising with key stakeholders and nurturing relationships.Manage a portfolio of your own key customers, with the aim of gaining additional business in other areasGain an accurate brief from the client, working with the project management and design teams to produce and close quotes.The role also encompasses contributing to the marketing strategy for the business, actively promoting via email marketing, canvassing and social media channels.To be successful in the role of Sales Account Manager you must demonstrate:Experience of selling into the construction industry/built environment would be ideal, preferably having sold a technical product.Proven experience working in a business development role, with a confident phone manner and experience of negotiating.Consultative sales approach and outlook, capable of nurturing and developing your own portfolio of clients.An autonomous, self-motivated professional who can achieve targets and enjoys new challenges.Commercially aware with the ability to understand new industries quickly.Own transport required.Key informationFull-time (Monday to Friday, 8am - 4.30pm)Modern offices complete with gymProgression & developmentHuge potential earningsIf you have the relevant experience our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all candidates, please note that due to the high volumes of applications we receive daily, should you not be contacted within 72 hours your application has been unsuccessful.All responses will be managed in accordance with GDPR.TPBN1_UKTJ