High Profile Construction Sales Account Manager

Success Recruit Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Central Essex is seeking an experienced Sales / Account Manager to develop client relationships and manage sales processes. The ideal candidate will have a background in consultative sales within the construction industry and excellent communication skills. This role offers a salary of circa £50k+, benefits, and the opportunity for professional growth within the organization.

Benefits

Free parking

25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays

3 x death in service

Discounted benefits package, including gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in sales/account management within construction or related industries.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and build relationships.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to deliver presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Nurture existing client base and pursue new business opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver tailored proposals and technical presentations.

Skills

Consultative sales

Excellent communication

Rapport building

Presentation skills

Job description

Success Recruit is proud to be partnering with a dynamic and forward-thinking & leading construction company based in Central Essex, currently seeking an experienced and highly organised Sales / Account Manager to join their growing team.

The successful Sales Account Manager will excel in client facing positions; communicating with professionalism and demonstrating a strong ability to build long-lasting connections with exisiting relationships. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, sales acumen, and project coordination skills.

The successful Sales Account Manager will be expected to:

• Demonstrate previous experience in a consultative sales / account management position or have previously grown and managed own business within a construction or related industry sector
• Demonstrate excellent communication, rapport skills, and a can-do attitude to exceed expectations
• Exhibit a solution orientated, entrepreneurial mindset and looking to develop further within career
• Be a people-person, comfortable & confident to deliver proposals / presentations to people face to face

The successful Sales Account Manager will be rewarded with:

• The opportunity to join a well-established business with fantastic long-term careers
• Free parking
• 25 Days holiday + Bank Hols
• 3 x death in service
• Access to a discounted benefits package, including gym membership

Job specification

Purpose of the role:

The main objective of the Sales Account Manager is to develop & maintain strong working relationships, identify new business opportunities, and oversee the sales process for technical products / services.

The ideal candidate will ideally have experience pitching or presenting to mid-large groups of people and proven success closing tenders. A growth & business mindset will be highly beneficial to thrive in this position as you will work closely within the senior leadership team.

Duties will include:

• Developing & executing strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets. Tracking sales performance and delivering regular updates to senior management
• Nurturing an existing client base, as well as identifying & pursuing new business opportunities
• Preparing / delivering compelling proposals, technical presentations, and quotations tailored to client requirements
• Conducting regular client meetings / site visits to strengthen relationships and provide technical advice
• Supporting the Project Manager, Monitoring the progress / budget of each project and maintaining seamless communication with the clients and internal staff
• Collaborating with the engineering & design teams to ensure the solution is feasible and aligns with client requirements
• Ensuring all work complies with safety regulations, quality standards, and relevant legislation
• Working closely with the senior management team to improve / streamline processes impacting not only sales but the business as a whole
• Preparing accurate forecast & pipeline reports

This position would suit someone who is personable and driven, who is seeking an opportunity that goes beyond sales and opens doors for future leadership and a wider brief as you will have the opportunity to work closely alongside two senior management individuals who are well respected in the workplace and industry sector. This is a Central Essex office-based position, however, there will be a requirement for weekly site visits within the City of London and flexibility is needed around this.

Hours:

Monday Friday, 8am 4:30pm

Salary:

Circa £50k+ (DOE) + Benefits + Bonus

Dear Job seeker! We value your application however we are unable to respond to everyone directly due to high volumes we receive. Please be assured though that we will review your CV and should we believe you meet the experience needed for this vacancy one of the team at Success Recruit will be in touch very shortly!

In the meantime, we wish you all the best in your new job search and finding a position you will be happy long term within.