Regional Account Manager - Vending Services

Recruiter
Recruitment Genius
Location
Nottingham
Salary
Competitive
Posted
04 Oct 2016
Closes
20 Oct 2016
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
* Are you a sales professional with at least 2 years solid field sales experience (and some of this in vending)?
* Are you self--disciplined and strongly motivated to succeed?
* Do you have strong communication skills (particularly verbal)?
* Are you enthusiastic about the use of technology within the sales process?
* Are you a good negotiator?

You need to live in the East Midlands area.

This Regional Account Manager role is field based and involves extensive travel within area and also at least 2 visits per month to the company Head office in Bradford/ and/or sales office in Barnsley.

Main responsibilities are:
- to continue to develop new business in our traditional marketplace (Business and industry).
- to focus increasingly on identified strategic markets - contract caterers, the education/sports and leisure sector, facilities management organisations, public arenas.

Key aspects of this role involve:
- informed prospect identification and input into lead generation
- managing appointments/client presentations impressively and efficiently
- composing quotations which clearly illustrate an appreciation of client' requirements and commercial awareness
- gaining a thorough knowledge of competitor strengths and weaknesses

And additionally, :
- completing tenders in line with industry requirements
- maximising life-time value through up-selling/cross-selling
- using the CRM system (Goldmine) appropriately.

What you can expect from them
- a competitive basic salary (24-29K)
- an uncapped commission structure (OTE GBP45-GBP50K)
- company car
- mobile telephone and laptop furnished with potential customers from their extensive prospect database.
- a real commitment to your training and development to ensure you achieve your potential
- 29 days holiday per year, rising to 32 with length of service, plus an additional "birthday holiday" after 6 months

Celebrating 50 years next year, this company is one of the UK's leading vending and service suppliers offering a full range of vending and refreshment machines. With a strong track record of awards and accreditiations - (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001; the only independent in the sector to be completely carbon neutral; awarded 2 stars by the Great Taste Awards for their own Amore Expresso blend and winner of The Green Wholesaler Award to name a few???) they aim to create competitive advantage through innovation and use of technology in aspects of vending.

As a family run company they strive for the right balance between providing a professional, prompt and efficient service to customers, maintaining a profitable business, and treating all employees with respect. Sales staff are empowered and trusted to achieve with full support and guidance.