Join our team as a Sales Account Executive, where you will take ownership of a portfolio of customers, primarily managing relationships over the phone (70% desk-based, 30% field-based). Your main focus will be on retaining, saving, and winning back customers to achieve licensed and unlicensed gross profit growth targets. You will grow and renew existing customer contracts, identify and promote business solutions, and ensure the integrity of customer data, effective contract administration, debt management, and query resolution. This role requires you to be proactive in developing strong relationships, maximising commercial value, and providing market insights to help shape innovative solutions.
What makes you just right for us?
We're looking for a relationship builder with the drive to grow business and deliver outstanding service. You can communicate effectively with all levels, quickly uncover customer needs, and translate these into solutions. You’re organised, analytical, and confident on the phone, with a knack for solving problems quickly and thoroughly. Your IT skills are solid, and you’re ready to contribute to continuous improvement.
* English and Mathematics at Standard Grade (or equivalent)
* Proven ability to build successful business relationships
* Demonstrated ability to drive business growth
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to analyse and interpret operational, financial, and technical information
* Confident and professional telephone manner
* Competence with standard desktop software (intermediate IT skills)
* Educated to degree level
* Experience in account management
* Knowledge of the water industry or relevant sector
* Understanding of internal business processes and procedures
* Strong negotiation and presentation skills, especially over the phone
* Experience using Salesforce or other CRM systems
* Meticulous approach to detail and quality
* Full UK driving licence
What’s in it for you?
You’ll be a key team player in one of the largest water retailers in the UK, with lots of benefits and the chance to grow your career.
* Salary up to £35,000 DOE.
* Working hours Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm, and no evenings or weekends, so a great work life balance.
* 31 days annual leave and six bank holidays.
* Subsidised restaurant and free gym membership
A Disability Confident Committed employer
* If you consider yourself to have a disability, we encourage you to disclose this as part of your application. By knowing this about you, we can provide the necessary support you might require and use your unique talents effectively too.
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