Sales Account Manager

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dynamic Sales Account Manager to manage key accounts and drive business growth. The role is hands-on and involves negotiation and relationship management in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of trading dynamics and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years + experience in B2B Sales Account Management.
• Proven record of developing customer relationships.
• Highly self-motivated and entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow key accounts to meet sales targets.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Research customer businesses to seek opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Job Title: Sales Account Manager
Location: Croydon - office based, free parking

Salary: 35k- 40k + commission
Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri

About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and commercially aware Sales Account Manager, ideally with trading experience however if you have the right attitude, we can turn a blind eye on this occasion!

This is a hands-on, commercially focused role that involves managing key accounts, identifying trading opportunities, and negotiating profitable deals in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of trading dynamics (buying/selling margins, supply & demand, market movement), exceptional relationship management skills, and the drive to meet and exceed sales targets

Sales Account Manager Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow key accounts to meet annual sales targets
• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Research and stay informed of every relevant aspect of a customer's business to seek opportunities and relay internally
• Using creative methods to develop relationships, create customer dependency, increase sales and overall growth

The ideal Sales Account Manager will have / be:

• 2 years + experience in B2B Sales Account Management, preferably from trading or wholesale but not essential
• Proven record of developing and maintaining customer relationships, providing outstanding customer service and meeting sales targets
• Commercially savvy with strong negotiation skills and understanding of profit margins and trading dynamic
• Highly self-motivated with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset