Client Account Manager - Edinburgh

A vacancy has arisen within the Client and Merchant Team for a Client Development Manager covering the Scotland and North East region. The role will involve occasional overnight stays and the ideal candidate must live within Scotland in the Glasgow / Edinburgh area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and developing business through our existing customer base and through new business development by developing a specific specification for mixed tenure, new build developments, planned refurbishments works and void opportunities via the merchant route.

The key responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with Development and Sales Managers/Directors and Architects within the Social Housing market to create specifications for mixed tenure new build schemes.
• Chasing and securing new and existing business with Clients relating to new build and planned refurbishment schemes.
• Developing and growing relationships with key personnel within the Client Maintenance, Voids and Development teams.
• Building a pipeline of New Build Developments and Specification for Clients within the Social Housing sector.
• Working closely with the Merchant Account Manager to develop solutions for the Clients.
• Producing monthly reports on all opportunities and sales.
• Producing accurate monthly volume forecasts.

In order to be successful in this role you must have:  

• Knowledge of the industry, company’s terms of trading, range of manufactured and bought out products and all major competitors.
• A full understanding of the Social Housing Market, including route to market and funding.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• The ability to “think outside the box” to find solutions.
• A full UK driving licence as you will be required to travel within the region and to other parts of the UK as required.

You will be:

• Able to manage your own diary and time efficiently and effectively.
• Able to communicate confidently with people at all levels from site operative to Director.
• Willing to work as part of a dynamic team.
• Able to work under pressure to maintain deadlines.
• Computer literate, with good PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Professionally presentable at all times.

As the UK market leading Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom fitted furniture manufacturer, our client has had unsuppressed growth over the last 40 years, with an emphasis on providing a high standard of products and service. They are currently seeking the very best people, to further strengthen their position within the industry by appointing dedicated individuals to share in their success.

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary, however in order for you application to be taken further please state your required salary. If you would like to join them please apply online with your CV and covering letter quoting VO1793.

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