Sales Account Manager

Are you a natural when it comes to building strong relationships and nurturing client accounts? If so, this could be your perfect next move!

In business for almost 30 years, this thriving company is entering an existing growth phase and is looking to enhance its already high-performing sales team by recruiting a talented Sales Account Manager to take the reins of a select portfolio of B2B accounts and deepen long-term partnerships.

What’s in it for you?

• Work hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm
• Salary: £27,000 plus monthly and quarterly commission
• 22 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Free parking
• Opportunities to develop and grow with the company
• Friendly culture where everyone wants to prosper

Sales Account Manager Responsibilities:

• Forge strong and lasting relationships with new and existing B2B customers to generate sales, increase growth, and ensure that profitability is maximised across every account
• Get under the skin of your accounts and their business, working together to understand their needs and deliver a solution that meets and exceeds their expectations
• Maintain regular contact with your accounts to promote the product range and identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell
• Make outbound calls to new and lapsed clients to develop quality leads and identify new business opportunities
• Use exceptional negotiation skills to get deals over the line and achieve sales targets
• Generate sales orders, liaising with all areas of the business to ensure orders can be fulfilled in line with customer expectations

Sales Account Manager Skills and Experience:

• Solid sales experience, with hands-on experience gained as an Account Manager or Sales Manager
• Commercially savvy and confident in all areas of sales, from negotiating and upselling to cross-selling and closing sales
• Thrives in a target-driven environment and enjoys watching accounts and profitability grow, able to consistently achieve KPIs and exceed goals
• A people-person with standout communication skills, able to build lasting relationships, build on trust and understanding
• Ambitious, results-driven with a can-do attitude and confidence, always looking to aim higher and deliver