Account Manager

Michael Page (UK); Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the steel industry is seeking an Account Manager to manage and develop customer relationships while driving sales growth across various sectors. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales experience and commercial acumen, with a focus on collaborative teamwork and a passion for growth. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with bonuses tied to performance, in a role that promises training and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Proven background in sales or account management.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience in steel, engineering, or industrial supply chains is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing customer relationships across multiple sectors.
• Driving sales growth by meeting volume and margin targets.
• Identifying new business opportunities and converting leads into sales.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Account management

Communication

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Are you a results-driven sales professional looking for a new challenge?
• Do you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment?

About Our Client

With decades of experience in the steel industry, our business is built on strong relationships, quality service, and technical know-how. Our team supports some of the world's leading engineering and manufacturing firms, delivering tailor-made metal solutions with a truly global reach.

Job Description

This Account Manager role in this organisation is unlike any other, with a strong emphasis placed on sourcing and selling specialist steel products. The role will be supporting a variety of Customers within the Marie, Aerospace, Oil & Gas Renewable and associated sectors and will require a detail orientated commercial person.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Managing and developing customer relationships across multiple sectors.
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  Driving sales growth by meeting volume and margin targets
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  Handling enquiries, preparing quotes, and processing customer orders
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  Collaborating with purchasing and supply chain to ensure products are delivered as requested.
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  Identifying new business opportunities and converting leads into sales/
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  Supporting the Commercial Director and wider team to achieve sales targets in a collaborative team environment

The Successful Applicant

We are looking for someone that is eager to utilise their experience and apply them to a new / different industry sector. I am looking for someone that is looking to build a career in a business that is really looking to train and develop future leaders.

What we are looking for:

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  Proven background in sales, business development or account management.
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  Strong commercial and financial acumen.
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  Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
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  A relationship builder with the ability to understand technical products and client needs.
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  Confident working with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
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  Experience in steel, engineering, or industrial supply chains would be advantageous, but is not a requirement for the role.
• Able to work on-site 5 days per week with some flexibility shown when required
  
  
• A passionate, diligent individual who is eager to join a business that has some exciting growth ambitions

What's on Offer

A Competitive basic salary depending upon experience

Company related bonus depending upon performance