Sales Account Manager

Business Development & Account Executive
£32,000 + £6,000 car allowance + bonus | Permanent | Full-time

We are looking for a driven and personable Business Development & Account Executive to join an established and successful business.

Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will be responsible for winning new customers, growing sales and developing long-term relationships with an existing customer portfolio. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys the challenge of new business development but also understands the importance of excellent account management and customer retention.

The Role

* Develop new business by identifying and approaching prospective customers

* Arrange and attend customer and prospect visits

* Build strong, long-term relationships with existing customers

* Manage and grow an existing customer portfolio

* Identify opportunities to increase sales through upselling and account development

* Achieve agreed individual sales targets and business objectives

* Provide a consistently high level of customer service

* Respond promptly to customer enquiries and sales requests

* Maintain accurate records and track sales performance

* Keep up to date with products, industry developments and sales techniques

* Work closely with colleagues across the business to ensure customers receive an excellent service

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

* Highly organised and efficient, with excellent attention to detail

* A confident communicator with strong follow-up skills

* Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently

* Professional, reliable and commercially aware

* Assertive and confident when developing new business

* Flexible and able to communicate effectively at all levels

* A genuine new business hunter who also enjoys developing existing accounts

* Target-driven and motivated by achieving results

Experience selling to contract caterers, hotels and restaurants, would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

* £32,000+ basic salary, depending on experience

* £6,000 per annum car allowance

* Bonus scheme after qualifying period

* 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

* Company pension

* Employee discount

* Discounted/free food

* On-site/free parking

* Canteen

* Company events

* Additional leave

If you are an enthusiastic sales professional who enjoys winning new business, building relationships and growing customer accounts, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £32,000 per year
Additional pay: Bonus scheme
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed