Sales Account Manager

365 People; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Electrical Wholesaler in the UK is seeking an Account Manager for their Southampton Branch. This role involves growing sales, developing customer relationships, and working in a team. Ideal candidates will have cold calling experience, the ability to build professional relationships, and hold a valid UK driving licence. Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 offered with standard working hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Willingness to make cold calls.
• Ability to approach suitable target companies.
• Capacity to build and sustain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales in the branch's geographical area.
• Identify and develop new and existing business accounts.
• Develop strong customer relationships for account potential.

Skills

Cold calling tenacity

Target company identification

Demonstrating products

Relationship building

Planning and organizing

Professional presentation

UK driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Account Manager

Location: Yorkshire

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Hours: Monday - Friday

Job Description

My client is a leading Electrical Wholesaler, they are looking for an Account Manager for their Southampton Branch.

Responsibilities

• Growing and increasing sales in the branch's geographical area.
• Continually identifying and developing new and existing business accounts.
• Developing strong customer relationships to maximise the full potential of all accounts.
• The ability to not be afraid of rejection, be it on the phone or face to face.
• Working as part of a tightly knit team to achieve high standards of business excellence.

Essential Sales Account Manager Skills

• Cold calling on the telephone willingness and tenacity.
• The ability to approach companies direct, understanding how to spot a suitable target company.
• Able to demonstrate sample products confidently face to face to potential clients.
• The ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• The ability to independently plan, organise and work to tight deadlines.
• Smartly presented portraying a professional company image.
• A valid UK driving licence.

Desirable Sales Account Manager Skills

• Punctual, reliable and able to demonstrate effective time management.
• Career focussed, hardworking and ambitious.
• Strong telephone skills.
• Positive, ambitious and driven with excellent listening/communication skills.