2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Direct message the job poster from Maple Fleet Services
Benefits:
* Company car
* Annual leave starting at 23 days per year (exc. Bank holidays), increasing by 1 day for every 3 years employed with a maximum of 30 days
* Job type: Permanent, full-time position
* Hours of work: 37.5hrs per week, normally 9am – 5.30pm
* Location: Stockport, Manchester (Hybrid role, ~3 days field based ~2 days office)
* Sector: Supply Chain – Road Transport safety & security
Job overview:
As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for new business acquisition and managing existing client relationships. We are seeking a motivated individual who has a passion for sales, problem solving, and a proven track record of hitting targets. The role will include management of accounts both within the UK and abroad; therefore, some foreign travel will be required.
Why work for Maple:
Established in 1974, Maple is the leading authority on safety and security solutions for the commercial vehicle industry. As a third-generation family business, Maple is a trusted and essential supplier to many of the world's most recognized logistics companies, brands, and household names. We are proud to protect our client's assets by manufacturing, distributing, and installing innovative safety and security solutions to commercial vehicles of all shapes and sizes, operating across various markets both in the UK and internationally. If the thought of representing award-winning products whilst helping deter criminal activity excites you, this job is for you!
What you’ll be doing:
* New business acquisition: Promote our product offering across target markets, both within the UK and abroad.
* Account Management: Take on and build existing client relationships as their safety and security requirements shift.
* Product promotion: Form part of our wider sales team to showcase our goods and services to a global audience through exhibitions and conferences.
* Export Partnerships: Take responsibility for liaising with our trusted partner network, helping to translate our solutions into their specific market needs.
Who you are:
* Proven track record: You have a proven ability to identify potential opportunities, present a solution, and close sales in a B2B environment (minimum of 2 years’ experience required).
* Positive & passionate attitude: You choose to believe new opportunities are out there, waiting to be discovered and have a desire to succeed.
* Highly organized: With the assistance of the wider sales & marketing team, you’re comfortable organizing your own diary managing your own sales opportunities.
* Industry experience: Previous experience within the commercial vehicle/logistics/supply chain sectors is desirable but not essential.
* A good aptitude for technical sales within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous but again, not essential.
* Confidence: You’re confident in your ability to sell premium products within a niche market.
* Strong Communicator: You have great interpersonal skills, helping you understand and empathize with our client’s security problems, whilst being able to communicate a resolution at all stakeholders.
* Location: Able to commute to our Head Office in Stockport and travel across the UK & abroad.
* Essentials: Holder of a full UK driving licence, passport & right to work in the UK, proficient with Microsoft programs.
To apply for this position, please send a copy of your CV together with a covering letter to destiny@securedbymaple.com.
NB, we will not consider applications from recruitment agencies in this instance.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
* Industries
* Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
#J-18808-Ljbffr