Sales Account Manager

HR GO Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Sales Account Manager for a family-run packaging company in East Sussex. The role involves managing sales calls, supporting the Managing Director, and executing the sales process. Ideal candidates will have B2B account management experience and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a salary between £30k-£35k plus potential bonuses, along with company benefits including pension and working from home options.

Benefits

Company events every quarter

Company pension

Ongoing progression opportunities

Free on-site parking

Access to train links to London

Sick pay

1 day per week working from home

Open plan office space

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience selling a diverse product portfolio.
• Experience in a B2B role preferred, ideally within food preparation & production.
• Ability to manage client expectations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming sales calls from clients.
• Support the Managing Director to achieve company objectives.
• Execute the sales process professionally.

Skills

Account management experience

B2B sales experience

Ability to influence and negotiate

CRM system proficiency

Face to face selling

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Sales Account Manager

Location: East Sussex

Salary: 30k- 35k (plus up to 10,000 OTE)

Working hours: 40 hours per week / 8am-5pm

Job Type: Permanent / Full time

HRGO Recruitment are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Sales Account Manager for our client's family run packaging company based in East Sussex. The successful candidate will be required to assist with the growth and development of the business, work closely with the Managing Director in achieving company objectives and KPIs, and build and maintain relationships with existing and new customers.

The role would suit someone with lots of drive and enthusiasm alongside previous sales and account management experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing incoming sales calls from clients.
• To provide support to the Managing Director.
• Execute the sales process in a timely and professional manner.
• Manage client expectations in terms of timescales, Product availability and costs.
• Liaising with suppliers and other staff members to deal with queries.
• Provide solutions that meet the customer's requirements in terms of application, performance, timescales and budget.
• To provide some assistance with technical overseen by the MD
• Aiding to achieve the companies five year vision for growth and expansion.

Role Requirements

• Previous account management or sales experience in a B2B role (ideally within food preparation & production but not essential)
• 2 years\' experience selling a broad and diverse product portfolio
• Proven experience growing existing accounts and achieving KPI's
• Experience following a structured sales process and compiling quotations and or proposals
• Experience using a CRM system to manage and track opportunities and effectively account manage. Forecasting experience preferable but not essential.
• Face to face selling experience - an understanding of how to run effective customer meetings (preferable)
• Ability to influence, close and negotiate effectively
• To have a good commercial understanding and spot opportunities

Company Benefits

• Company events every quarter
• Company pension
• Ongoing progression opportunities
• Free and on site parking
• Direct access to train links connecting to London Bridge
• Sick pay
• 1 day per week working from home (if required)
• Open plan office space

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to be a part of this expanding and busy operation, please click 'apply now' and a consultant will be in contact.