Junior Account Manager / Sales Support Executive

Our client, an incredibly well-established supplier of ambient food products, are looking to recruit an energetic, personable candidate to join their office-based Sales Support team. Based in a fantastic Surrey location, with the ability to work one day a week from home, this is an incredible opportunity for the right candidate.

Our client have been established for over 40 years, and supply a premium product range to major retailers/foodservice customers across the UK. Their HQ boasts 30 FTE (including a couple of National Account Managers) and, as a result of an internal move, they are seeking the right candidate to support the client-facing function of the business. In a nutshell, your responsibilities will include:

- Managing contract balances and stock levels
- Preparing weekly reports and analysis on sales figures
- Acting as the first point of contact for an external client portfolio
- Supporting the team with detailed administration of customer tenders
- Project management of new product launches

In order to be considered for this position, it is ESSENTIAL that you have the following:

- Experience of working in an office-based environment (minimum 12 months)
- Articulate, personable telephone manner
- Genuine desire to pursue an Account Management/Sales career
- Excellent Microsoft Office skillset (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
- Fun, sociable personality

In addition to a very competitive basic salary, our client also offer the following:

- Annual bonus
- Hybrid working (Friday working from home - after completion of 3-month probationary period)
- Potential progression into a senior Account Management/Sales capacity
- Free parking

Our client are looking to move incredibly quickly on this, so any interested candidates are urged to apply at their earliest convenience!

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