Account Manager
- Recruiter
- Wishlist Recruitment
- Location
- Bath
- Salary
- 30000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 13 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 31 Jul 2017
- Sectors
- Business Opportunities
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A successful Investment company in the heart of Bath has a new vacancy for an Account Manager. If you're the sort of person who thrives on building strong business relationships, sales and managing your own portfolio of clients this could be the perfect next step for you.
The company culture is dynamic and this is an exciting time to join the business as it continues to thrive within an emerging market. The firm's achievements and innovations are highly regarded within the industry. There are fantastic opportunities to learn, develop and progress within the role and the business as the company provides exceptional training, support and career progression. The office environment is friendly and positive and as the company continues to grow, exciting career prospects will present themselves.
The Role:
The primary focus of this role is account managing a portfolio of Adviser Firms. The position requires proactive account management, the ability to build strong business relationships and to professionally represent the company. You'll be maintaining relationships to retain existing business as well as generating additional revenue through up-selling and expansions of the company's products and services.
Responsibilities:
- Developing and managing relationships with Financial Adviser firms within your portfolio of client accounts
- Developing and implementing account management plans for key adviser firms and taking ownership of those relationships
- Identifying potential or significant relationship issues and providing support to ensure these are resolved.
- Identifying leads and using these to increase sales
- Building and maintaining internal networks and relationships across the company
- Development of strong pro-active relationships to understand your clients' businesses and where any value can be added.
- Actively supporting and participating in the Account Management team to achieve team objectives.
- Raising and owning escalations to completion, reporting on any trends and identifying training, system or process gaps.
Skills and Attributes Required:
- Previous demonstrated experience in account management roles is essential.
- Experience of selling products and services to an existing client base would be beneficial.
- Proven track record in developing and seeking out new business opportunities.
- Some knowledge of the Financial Services sector would be preferable.
- A passion for identifying, developing and executing new ideas.
- A flair for building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Strong networking and communication skills.
- Positive with a 'can do' attitude.
- A team player, who is comfortable working closely with other members in the team.
- A passion for delivering excellent customer service.
- Confidence, tact and a persuasive manner.
Prospects & Benefits
The company promotes personal development and there are excellent training programmes and study support schemes in place. The business will support you with a career development plan and provides financial study support, financial incentives and regular pay reviews.
There is an excellent benefits package which includes a good pension, paid study support and exam pass incentives, childcare vouchers, train travel season ticket scheme, a considerable annual bonus paid in addition to salary, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection insurance.