Regional Account Manager - South Wales

Regional Account Manager - Field Based

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South Wales
Salary - from 53k p.a. + yearly bonus
Fully expensed company car
Field based covering the following postcodes - CF, NP & SA
Our perks
25 days holiday increasing to 28 after 3 years of service, plus bank holidays, to take time to recharge and do something you love.
Healthcare plan – free healthcare via Vitality for you and your family. You'll receive money back on health appointments e.g. dental, optical and more.
Pension – Oodle will contribute 5% of your salary into your pension pot to help you save for the future.
Employee discounts – discounts you can access anywhere, anytime for all major shops.
1 day volunteer day per year – an opportunity to give back to the community each year.
Mental health care – 6 free counselling sessions via our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme).
‍Enhanced family leave – we provide enhanced family leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
Oodle – who are we?
Our mission is to be the UK's simplest way to find and finance a great value used car. We want to put car buyers back in control and make the car buying experience as simple, straightforward, and joyful as possible as car buyers deserve oodles of car buying confidence!
We are a team of 480 people located in Manchester, Oxford and London. Over the past 8 years, we've supported 10,000's of customers on their car buying journey and know 2024 is shaping up to be another exciting year!
The Role
Regional Account Manager
The Regional Account Manager is responsible for managing and growing our dealer base within a specific geographic region. This role requires a strong relationship builder with proven experience in a business development environment. A strategic thinker who can analyse market data and implement sales strategies. The Regional Account Manager will be the main point of contact for accounts in their region, ensuring their needs are met and driving business growth.
Responsibilities
Account Management
Develop and maintain strong relationships with dealers in the assigned region
Conduct regular dealer meetings to review performance, gather feedback and identify new opportunities
Ensure dealer satisfaction by providing exceptions service and support
Track and report on account performance and progress
Business Development
Identify and pursue business opportunities within the region
Develop proposals and presentations for potential dealers
Participate in industry events and networking activities to expand business contacts
Sales Strategy & Execution
Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve regional sales targets
Monitor and analyse market trends and competitor activities in the region
Prepare and deliver sales presentations and proposals to motor dealers
Team Collaboration
Work closely with internal teams to ensure needs are met
Provide insights and feedback to internal teams to enhance product offerings and services
Key attributes, skills and knowledge
Essential
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with accounts and internal teams
Strong customer-focused attitude
Expertise in negotiating and winning new business
Ability to handle objections
Strong verbal and written communication abilities
Ability to present information clearly and effectively
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to analyse complex data and develop actionable insights
Ability to manage multiple accounts
Desirable:
High levels of enthusiasm
Self-motivating and a desire for constant personal improvement
An eye for detail and a creative approach to solving challenges faced
Hardworking and team player with a 'can do' attitude
Field sales experience in the financial services sector
Experience of managing a large geographic area
Knowledge of Consumer Duty and all FCA Principles in regulated consumer credit
Our Values
Our values are our personal brand and lay the foundation of what we care about the most. They provide us with guidance, so we can work towards the same goals. They are our DNA and are kept at the forefront of our Oodler's mind when making business decisions.
Embrace being human – empathy and diversity make us stronger.
Strive for awesome – it's awesome when we do better every day.
Everyone's a builder – we're in this together and we win as a team.
Bravely honest – we're honest with ourselves and everyone else.
Think customer – they're at the heart of everything we do.
To find out more about our culture and what happens at Oodle check out our LinkedIn and Instagram.
Oodle is proud to be an inclusive workplace and we recognise diversity of experience, thoughts and backgrounds leads to better customer outcomes and an environment where our colleagues can thrive. We have several DEI networks which are made up of our 'Oodlers' who strive to make positive impacts to our cultures.
We'd love if you could submit your application online, but if you need an alternative method or need reasonable adjustments to take part in the interview process, please email [email protected]