Business Account Manager

The Symphony Group PLC; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitted furniture manufacturer in Slough is looking for a Business Account Manager to maintain and develop relationships with key clients. The role requires excellent organisational skills and industry knowledge, along with the ability to manage existing accounts effectively. The ideal candidate must possess a full UK driving licence and obtain a CSCS Card shortly after employment. A competitive salary will be offered, and interested candidates should state their required salary in their application.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required for travel.
• CSCS Card must be obtained within 4 weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop business through existing clients.
• Manage delivery, quotations, and customer expectations.
• Achieve turnover growth within existing accounts.

Skills

Knowledge of the industry

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Description

A vacancy has arisen within the Solutions Team for a Business Account Manager. There will also be some travel across the UK and occasional requirement for overnight stays. The ideal candidate would live within the Slough area.

As the UK market leading Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom fitted furniture manufacturer, we have had unsurpassed growth over the last 50 years, with an emphasis on providing a high standard of products and service. We are currently seeking the very best people, to further strengthen our position within the industry by appointing dedicated individuals to share in our success.

The Business Account Manager role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and developing business through our existing customer base of new build clients in the area by developing relationships with key Customers.

The key responsibilities of our Business Account Manager will include:

• Servicing and managing existing accounts to a high standard.
• Managing and controlling call offs, preparing quotations, amendments, managing debt and customer expectations.
• Proactive management of delivery dates, extras and variations.
• Achieving turnover growth within existing accounts.
• Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the industry’s customer base and competitors.

In order to be successful in the Business Account Manager role you must have:

• Knowledge of the industry, company’s terms of trading, range of manufactured and bought out products and all major competitors.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• A full UK driving licence, as you will be required to travel within the region and to other parts of the UK as required.
• CSCS Card, if not a current holder then this must be achieved within the first 4 weeks of employment.

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.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Professionally presentable at all times.

This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary, however in order for your application to be taken further please state your required salary. If you would like to join the Symphony team please send your CV and covering letter.