Regional Account Manager

Austin Fraser; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate and self-motivated Regional Account Manager to join their dynamic team in Bedford. This exciting role involves managing key accounts, ensuring profitability, and driving sales growth through effective promotional planning and market analysis. You will be responsible for liaising with purchasing and logistics to meet customer requirements while keeping an eye on competitor activities. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the field. If you thrive in a results-driven atmosphere and are eager to contribute to a forward-thinking company, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management and sales.
• Strong analytical skills to ensure profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts and ensure profitability.
• Set sales targets and monitor field sales agents' performance.

Skills

Account Management

Sales Planning

Profitability Analysis

Market Awareness

Job description

Our client based in Bedford is currently recruiting for a Regional Account Manager on a permanent basis. If you are passionate, ambitious, and self-motivated, apply today.

The role will involve:

1. Account management for specific key and national accounts including:
2. Ensuring accounts are running at a profitable margin and being responsible for profitability and added value.
3. Building on current ranges already sold and obtaining increased listings.
4. Ensuring range proposals are presented to customers in time to meet their buying schedules.
5. Promotional Planning for Sales Agents with emphasis on achieving pre-determined results.
6. Monitoring the performance of the field sales agents.
7. Setting realistic sales and margin targets that will meet the Company's sales and margin aspirations.
8. Liasing with purchasing and logistics on customer requirements.
9. Keeping abreast of competitor activity including products and pricing.
10. Attendance at exhibitions and trade fairs.

Benefits include 25 days holiday + bank holidays and free parking.