Customer Sales and Account Manager

We are delighted to be working with an industry leader in the manufacturing sector, they are looking to add to their team with a customer focused sales member.

THE ROLE:
Developing existing accounts, winning new business, up-selling and organically increasing our clients account spend, many of whom are long standing clients.
Receiving and actioning customer instructions, liaising with production, transport, and suppliers to ensure that we execute the customer's wishes to the highest standards.
Sales order processing using Sage business software systems and all the associated clerical duties, around order maintenance.
Developing a long-term rapport with the customer.
Some involvement with the mechanics of the production planning process.

THE CANDIDATE:
The ability to remain organised whilst managing a workload with frequently competing priorities.
High attention to detail.
Productive and hard working.
Familiarity with Microsoft packages especially Excel spreadsheets.
Good written and verbal communication talents and strong people skills.
Our client is investing in their future and have strong growth plans, they a very much an employee focused company, with a family feel and want all the employees to feel valued.
Good career progression and development opportunities.

THE BENEFITS:
Company pension through Legal and General,
Holidays, 23 plus Bank Holidays (5 to be reserved for Xmas shutdown),
Early Friday finish (business permitting), Office hours 8am to 5pm

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.