Account Executive (Sales)
Reporting to: Regional Commercial Manager
Position Overview:
The Account Executive (Sales) will be responsible for growing business within a designated geographical region by managing and developing a portfolio of Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and develop a commercial portfolio of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) customers.
* Drive revenue, volume, and gross margin growth through the application of company business tools and guidelines, aligned with individual and regional budgets.
* Organically grow the profitability of the customer portfolio through effective price management, increasing share of wallet, and fostering customer loyalty via additional products and revenue streams.
* Achieve monthly targets and associated KPIs, including productivity metrics managed through telephony reporting, as set by the Regional Commercial Manager.
* Maintain the highest standards of customer excellence, adhering to customer complaint procedures when necessary.
* Upsell the full range of companies products and services—including energy procurement, lubricants, tanks, and fuel cards—to maximize revenue.
* Provide timely reports and information as required by the Regional Commercial Manager or General Manager.
* Fully utilize all company systems and processes; assist in office-based support when necessary.
* Collaborate with internal departments to drive customer loyalty through Price Risk Management proposals and sustainability offerings.
* Work closely with colleagues across the business to strengthen the overall customer offering and improve loyalty.
* Process customer orders, manage queries, and consistently deliver outstanding customer service.
* Champion a health and safety-focused culture at all times.
* Conduct customer meetings and account reviews via video conferencing tools when face-to-face meetings are not possible.
* Collaborate with the Regional Commercial Manager and Marketing Department to minimize customer churn through targeted campaigns and portfolio action plans.
* Maintain a professional and reputable approach in all internal and external interactions.
* Ensure consistency of job functions and processes across businesses in the UK to promote operational unification.
* Maximize sales opportunities by targeting vertical markets across Agricultural, Industrial, and Farm Group sectors, for both rigid and articulated delivery modes.
* Integrate newly acquired business accounts from the Business Development team into the existing portfolio, ensuring thorough follow-up to explore cross-sell and up-sell opportunities and strengthen customer relationships.
* Manage financial risk by working alongside the Credit Department to ensure customers trade within agreed financial terms and limits.
Essential Skills:
* Proven telephone sales experience in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
* Key account management experience with a focus on achieving revenue and growth targets.
* Demonstrated success in a competitive sales environment.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—both written and verbal.
* Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, KPI-driven environment.
* Self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
* Skilled at building and maintaining long-term relationships to drive customer loyalty and repeat business.
* Proactive, solutions-oriented, and confident in taking the initiative.
* Ability to engage professionally with a diverse customer base across multiple sectors.
Desired Skills:
* Field-based sales and business development experience, within Commercial, Agricultural, or Industrial sectors.
Hours of Work:
* Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (with a one-hour lunch break)
Office-based from Monday to Wednesday; remote work on Thursday and Friday
How to Apply
Call 01803 840844 and ask for Chris Henry to learn more.Alternatively, email: chris.henry@mego.co.uk
Mego Employment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary positions.
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