Our client, a well-established manufacturing company, is currently recruiting a Sales Account Manager to join their Sales team. The Sales Account Manager will be responsible for nurturing strong, long-lasting relationships with existing customers while driving new business opportunities, with a focus on the Construction, Facilities Management and Fire Safety industries.
Key Responsibilities for the Sales Account Manager:
Sourcing and prospecting new leads through various methods
Bidding for tender opportunities, with the help of others around the business
Onboarding new customers; liaising with your line manager to agree and negotiate trade pricing, liaising with Graphics and Marketing to create bespoke product ranges and catalogues if beneficial.
Build and maintain relationships with existing customers
Respond to customer queries in a timely and professional manner
Maintain a consistent level of effective outbound activity through email and phone calls
Management of some project work dependant on customer requirement
Skills Required for the Sales Account Manager:
Around 1-2 years' experience within B2B Sales or Account management
Previous experience selling into Construction, Facilities Management and Fire Safety industries is desired
Strong communication skills