National Account Manager - Business Development

Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK; Leigh Woods; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in materials handling is seeking a National Account Manager to drive sales for forklift trucks and related equipment across national accounts. The ideal candidate will have a successful sales background in a B2B environment, with excellent communication, organizational, and IT skills. This permanent position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Company sick pay

Voluntary critical illness cover

Free eye tests

Free flu jabs

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discount benefits platform

Qualifications

• Strong track record in national sales, preferably B2B.
• Experience in selling materials handling or capital equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and expand existing accounts.
• Ensure regular visits to selected accounts.
• Utilize CRM and IT systems for performance.
• Create strategic account plans for key businesses.
• Collaborate with internal departments to develop business.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team working skills

Organisation and planning skills

Time management skills

IT skills including Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

National Account Manager - Business Development. We are looking for an experienced National Accounts Manager to manage the sales process for forklift trucks and other material handling equipment to national customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and expand business in existing accounts either individually or in partnership with a colleague
• Ensure selected accounts are visited regularly and developed to increase sales and revenues
• Use CRM and IT systems to maximise performance
• Develop strategic account plans for key businesses to retain and win new business
• Work closely with other internal departments including logistics solutions (automation and racking), hand pallet trucks and short-term hire to develop business with target accounts

Your Profile

We are looking for a self-motivated person with a strong track record within a national sales environment, preferably in business to business (B2B) sales. Experience selling materials handling or capital equipment would be beneficial, but don’t worry if you don’t as full product training will be given.

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Good team working skills
• Good organisation and planning skills
• Time management skills
• Good IT skills – including Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to work to deadlines

Our Offer

• Competitive salary
• Attractive company pension
• Company vehicle
• Fuel card
• Company sick pay
• Voluntary critical illness cover
• Free eye tests
• Free flu jabs
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Benefits platform with instant discounts and offers

We will provide you with industry leading technical training to ensure you have the knowledge and all the tools to do your job. Plus, there are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and develop your skills within Toyota.

More Information

Why choose Toyota

Toyota Material Handling is the world’s number one manufacturer of materials handling equipment providing quality sales and service support across the UK.

We foster a culture where our team members are encouraged to continually improve their processes and strive to provide the highest quality in service for our customers. We aim to create a safe environment where our team members feel valued, fulfilled, engaged and happy. We want to attract the best talent and develop our team so that they achieve their full potential.

Our commitment is to read each application carefully; however, due to the high volume of applications we receive, regrettably only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Toyota Material Handling UK is an equal opportunities employer.

Contract type

Permanent

Job location

United Kingdom

Location

National