Sales Account Manager (Working From Home)

Acorn by Synergie; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Sales Account Manager to service the Yeovil area. This home-based role involves building client relationships, generating leads, and providing exceptional service to the agricultural sector. Candidates should be proactive, organized, and have good communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits for a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection cover

24 days' holiday, increasing with service

Access to professional development

Up to 25% discount on products

Company events

Qualifications

• Experience in telesales preferred.
• Strong rapport-building skills and ability to manage varied workload.
• Knowledge of agricultural sector issues is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Travel to service clients in the Yeovil area and generate new business.
• Build relationships and provide exceptional customer service.
• Manage account relationships and grow membership.

Skills

Customer service

Lead generation

Account management

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Sales Account Manager - Working from home, but servicing the Yeovil area. Monday to Friday - 35 hour week, plus Company car. £30-£38,000 dependent on experience. Working from home, but travelling around the Yeovil area to service clients and pick up new business through leads, you will receive a company car also.

Responsibilities

• Travel around the Yeovil area to service clients and pick up new business through leads.
• Build relationships and provide top-notch customer service.
• Work as a Field Sales professional, home-based but covering the Yeovil area, serving agricultural clients and offering tailored solutions and exceptional service.
• Use farming knowledge to understand risks and challenges faced by clients (not essential, but preferred).
• Proactively generate leads and close deals; experience in telesales to generate leads is an advantage.
• Manage time effectively with a high level of organisation and a commitment to customer service.
• Account management: maintain strong relationships with existing clients while seeking new opportunities.
• Develop the insurance portfolio within a defined geographical area, visiting Members and new prospects to discuss insurance products and promote health and safety on the farm.
• Interact with people from diverse backgrounds and grow the membership base around the home area.
• Natural account manager, confident negotiator and results-driven.

Qualifications

• An honest and value-driven approach.
• Passion for delivering exceptional service to farming and business Members.
• Willingness to develop yourself and clients' business.
• Team player who collaborates effectively within a team.
• Proactive, self-starting to drive success and delivery.
• Confident communicator and decision maker.
• Great rapport-building skills and highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Ability to handle complex situations regularly.
• Good IT skills, including CRM and Microsoft Office.
• Aptitude for and experience of telesales and lead generation.
• Insurance experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience in or knowledge of the agricultural sector and understanding of agricultural/rural issues.

Benefits

• 35-hour week, supporting a great work-life balance.
• Private medical insurance and income protection cover.
• 24 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days per year with length of service (plus bank holidays). Option to buy an extra 5 days per year after a qualifying period.
• Comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning and development opportunities including professional memberships and relevant qualifications.
• Up to 25% discount on selected products and access to exclusive Member discounts on other essentials.
• Company events to support social wellbeing.
• Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth and development.

Note

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.