Account Manager

This company is looking for an experienced general Account Manager to sell the company's products and services to both new and existing customers. You must be based locally to the Head Office in Melksham and will be expected to visit customers based predominantly in the South West.

Your main responsibilities will be: -

- Arranging your own appointments to meet existing customers
- Key account management to include managing and developing existing client opportunities and developing new business via proactive communication to achieve agreed targets
- Take a holistic view of the account from Sales, Service, Operations and Accounts
- The role will be both office and field based with a likely ratio of three days in the office and two days visiting existing and potential customers
- Preparation of quotes across the product range for existing customers
- Managing / responding to all sales leads and progressing them to tender / conclusion
- Handling customer requests and maintaining good customer relations in accordance with agreed account development plans
- Managing and updating sales software to ensure it is used correctly and contains the latest prices, client information and business opportunities
- Making and reporting on follow up calls / interaction with customers
- Meeting sales revenue targets
- Adhering to company processes and documentation
- Liaising with office staff as and when needed to achieve the above
- This list is not exhaustive and at times you may be required to carry out duties not specified

Skills Required: -

- Experience of selling at a management level
- Excellent customer handling skills and account management
- First class communication skills face-to-face, over the phone, email and video
- Able to self motivate, be proactive and flexible
- Preferred experience with Dynamics 365 but not essential
- Sound technical baseline knowledge is preferred, however aptitude to learn is critical

Benefits: -

- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Sick Pay
- Company Pension