Account Manager (Field Based)

Recruiter
Ortolan Connect
Location
North Lanarkshire
Salary
Neg.
Posted
13 Jan 2017
Closes
22 Jan 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Account Manager (Field Based)

Glasgow, Carlisle, Dumfries, Motherwell

If you have great retail experience but are looking for a new career challenge in field sales, then we have the perfect role for you.

This exciting opportunity is a great start to a rewarding career. Owned by former England and Lions rugby captain and Question of Sport captain Bill Beaumont, we are a leading brand in home furnishings supplying some of the biggest names within the Industry. Our mission is to provide our customers with inspiration in design and excellent customer service so if you have a passion for relationship building, and a hands on 'can do' attitude, Bill Beaumont Textiles has a great role for you.

You will be joining our really friendly and helpful team working in a sales and service environment as a territory account manager, this role will empower you to have the day to day responsibility for your own accounts, and you will learn all about maximising opportunities and helping our specialist retailers to sell more of our products. Sales and account handling skills will be taught and developed through one to one bespoke coaching and a personal development plan to offer excellent career progression.

Our ideal candidate will be:

- Energetic, enthusiastic and positive.
- Have a great understanding of retail to help our customers sell our products
- Have strong communication skills with an engaging personality
- Have good organisational skills
- Be motivated by opportunities for progression.
- Have a valid full UK driving license and not be afraid to use it as travel is extensive, and will involve two or three overnight stays each month.

So, whilst you jump straight into the action in return we offer:

- Salary of GBP18k per annum, plus you will be rewarded for great work through added incentives.
- 31 days holidays (inc bank holidays)
- Pension Contributions
- Company car fully expensed, business fuel.
- Mobile phone
- Laptop
- Full commitment to your development and progression with real prospects for further development

We have a work hard, play hard attitude so we hold regular sales and team meetings which are not only part of your development but also great fun, and we hold social events and evenings out which you will be a part of.

Knowledge of textiles and soft furnishings is not required but you will need and want to learn to appreciate fabrics and design.

Location is flexible but preferably the candidate should be based with easy access to the M74. To apply please send your CV and covering letter

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.