Account Manager

BMS Engineering Recruitment; Redhill; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer in the garden products sector is seeking an Account Manager to manage existing accounts in the Southeast of England. This position offers a blend of sales experience with a focus on account management, autonomy in the role, and a solid benefits package including a company car and annual leave.

Benefits

Mobile Phone

Laptop

25 Days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension Contribution

Company Car + Fuel Card

Qualifications

• Experience in any B2B sales role selling a product.
• Highly driven and passionate individual.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage 210 existing accounts and upsell/cross-sell.
• Regular site visits with an 8-week rotation.
• Maintain contact with customers via various communication methods.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Account management

Commercial awareness

Customer focus

Target-driven

Job description

· Account Manager – 4 days field, Fridays Work from Home

· Garden / Furnishing Sector

· £34,000 to £42,000 per annum + £6k OTE

Company & Role:

A leading UK-based manufacturer of wooden garden products, including sheds, fencing, decking, garden furniture, and outdoor structures. Products are sold through major retailers and garden centres nationwide.

The Account Manager position is to look after existing accounts in the Southeast of England region: PO, GU, RH, BN, TN, ME, CT postcodes.

You can be based anywhere on patch. This role will involve visiting clients face to face 4 days a week with 1 day working from home on Fridays.

You do NOT need industry experience. All you need is sales experience in an account management or new business role or a mixture of both. This role is 100% account management so you will need to be comfortable with just existing business. It would suit someone who has done new business and looking to focus purely on existing accounts or if you enjoy account management already and want to progress into a new role.

Culture:

· Longevity of staff

· Full autonomy

· Resilience and customer-focused

Key Responsibilities

· Manage 210 existing accounts within your territory and upselling / cross-selling within existing accounts

· Site visits with 8-week rotation between accounts.

· Maintain regular contact, as appropriate with customer via video conferencing, telephone, and email

Requirements

· Right to Work in the UK.

· Any B2B sales experience selling a product: Foodservice / Drinks / Catering equipment / Building Materials, Blinds – completely open on the type of product.

· Commercial awareness of what factors influence customer profitability.

· A highly driven, passionate individual with clear focus on hitting targets.

Salary & Benefits Package

· £34,000 to £42,000 per annum + Bonus £6k on top

· Mobile Phone / Laptop

· 25 Days annual leave plus Bank Holiday.

· Pension Contribution

· Company Car: Ford plus Fuel Card