Trainee Territory Account Manager

Trainee Territory Account Manager

Field Based, across the South West of England

Superb opportunity for a personable and proactive person with excellent interpersonal skills to join a thriving and growing business that will invest in your development and give you the tools to succeed as a Territory Account Manager. If you’re an enthusiastic and passionate individual, who thrives on building and maintaining meaningful client relationships, then this is a superb opportunity not to be missed.

Stands Out Ltd designs, manufactures and imports a range of novelty gift products, including bracelets, necklaces, watches, and keyrings to name a few. The business supplies leading tourist attractions and gift shops across the UK and internationally on a wholesale basis. Stands Out has experienced continuous growth since its inception in 2008, and attributes the sustained growth to the daily contributions of the remarkable individuals who make up the team.

As a Trainee Territory Account Manager, you’ll progressively take ownership for the account management of existing clients across the South West of England, whilst proactively identifying and developing new business opportunities, representing the company in a highly professional manner at all times and focusing on building lasting business relationships.

Your responsibilities and duties will include, although not be limited to;

• Maintaining and growing the existing client base through telephone calls, and also face to face client meetings in order to strengthen business relationships
• Proactively developing new business opportunities and booking own appointments
• Showcasing new products to existing and potential clients
• Visiting client sites and ensuring visual product displays are up to date, tidy and as effective as possible
• Attending key trade shows across the country, maximising potential opportunities
• Updating and maintaining accurate client records

To be considered for this Trainee Territory Account Manager role you MUST have the following experience, skills, knowledge and attributes;

• Desire to give 100% from the outset, to kick starting a new career with huge potential
• Superb communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain long term client relationships
• Self-motivation with the desire to achieve results, whilst working to targets
• Confident, personable and professional manner
• Organised with ability to prioritise own workload effectively
• Proficient IT skills
• Full UK driving licence

In return;

You’ll be provided with comprehensive training, support and the tools required to enable you to succeed and develop in this role, and you’ll be working within a business that will recognise, respect and appreciate your hard work. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward thinking and fast growing company. The right candidate will quickly progress from being a Trainee to maintaining all accounts themselves.

Salary:                          £16,000 per annum plus commission. 1st year OTE: £20,000 per annum, 2nd year OTE: £30,000 per annum.

Additional Benefits:       You will be provided with a company car, laptop, and mobile phone and expenses will be covered.

Hours of Work:             9:00am – 5:00pm. Flexibility will be required to meet client needs.

Contract Type:              Permanent

Location:                      Field based, travelling to client sites across South West England. Flexibility will be required for travel to client sites and trade shows across the UK, with occasional overnight stays.

This Territory Account Manager vacancy is advertised by JVP Jobs on behalf of the employer Stands Out. At JVP Jobs we believe in providing complete transparency for you the job seeker to help you make informed decisions. By applying for this role you are submitting your CV directly to our above named client. Please note that we DO NOT operate as a recruitment agency, all applications will be reviewed directly by the employer Stands Out, and should they wish to progress your application further they will be in contact with you.

Stands Out requests for no recruitment agency contact please.

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