Account Manager

JR United Kingdom; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A small but growing wholesale fishmongers seeks an Account Manager to handle a Liverpool client base of 200+ accounts. This office-based role involves managing client relationships, processing orders, and conducting market research. Ideal for someone with telesales experience looking to advance their career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of telesales or Account Manager experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 200+ accounts.
• Take inbound and make outbound calls to maintain relationships.

Skills

Relationship-building

Problem solving

Job description

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• A small company, with the backing of a much larger organisation - meaning you have the family feel, but all the training and resources at the disposal of a large company.
• Very price competitive, with products bought at the local markets.
• Dealing with all existing clients, selling high quality and sustainably sourced seafood.
• A great opportunity for someone working in telesales, wanting to take the step up into Account Management, dealing with a large volume of clients.

Company Overview:

A wholesale fishmongers providing fresh seafood straight from local markets to restaurants and hotels, dealing with some of the most prestigious and well-known names. Established in 1984, with a turnover of £15 million, this is a company with a combination of experience and innovation, demonstrated by the year-on-year growth, along with exciting future plans.

Role Overview:

As an Account Manager, your role will involve managing a Liverpool client base of 200+ accounts. You will be joining a small team of other Account Managers, assisting national clients and providing a high level of customer service. This will be an office-based role, where you'll have the ongoing support of the business. Due to the nature of the industry, this is an early start, early finish role, and your day-to-day tasks will include taking orders from chefs, processing those orders, conducting market research, and carrying out client service calls.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage a portfolio of 200+ accounts
2. Take inbound and make outbound calls to maintain relationships and encourage order taking
3. Carry out market research to stay up-to-date with current affairs
4. Work efficiently to ensure timelines are maintained

Requirements:

1. Minimum 1 year of telesales or Account Manager experience
2. Food industry experience is not essential but would be a bonus
3. Office-based role with a 7am start
4. Great relationship-building skills and a natural problem solver

The Culture:

This is a company where the team work closely together and are all working towards the team target. There is a proven structure in place, where each part of your day has its own purpose. You will be a crucial piece of the operations.

The Package: