Sales and Key Account Executive

Black Cat Recruitment Ltd; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a driven Sales & Key Account Executive for a leading automotive lighting manufacturer in the UK. This permanent role involves managing key customer accounts, generating new sales, and resolving customer issues. The ideal candidate will have a Degree in Engineering or related field, be proficient in Microsoft Office and sales software, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Competitive compensation with opportunities for professional growth is offered.

Qualifications

• Ideally educated to Degree or equivalent level in an Engineering/Manufacturing or Technical subject.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and sales software system.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage key customer accounts and generate new sales.
• Identify and capitalize on new sales opportunities.
• Make B2B sales calls to automotive manufacturers.
• Resolve customer issues and manage purchase orders.

Skills

Customer care

Sales generation

B2B sales

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP or sales software system

Job description

Black Cat Recruitment are currently working in partnership with the CK Quality Group in Coventry on a large recruitment campaign for Europe’s leading automotive lighting manufacturer for the prestige & super-carmarket based near Milton Keynes.

Due to significant new investment in personnel, processes and plant throughout 2020, there is a new opportunity for an experienced and driven Sales & Key Account Executive to join the Business Development Team on a Permanent contract.

Job Role will include:

• Responsible for looking after key customer accounts; including generating new sales, providing customer care and maximising relationships
• Identifying and capitalizing on new sales opportunities to acquire new business
• Making business to business (B2B) sales calls to Automotive Manufacturing Companies
• Dealing with technical queries and requests for sales literature and catalogues etc.
• Support the team in generating new sales with all customers
• Resolving any issues and problems faced by the customer
• Attend customer meetings and visits at all levels regularly
• Work closely with the Cost Estimation team to agree a common and consistent approach to customer liaison
• To work and support other team members as required ensuring an effective and efficient service is developed and delivered
• Managing the purchase orders by identifying stock requirements vs stock holding
• Arranging import consolidations and clearance documentation
• Optimizing material flow in-line with stock holding, sales and financial targets
• Finding new and innovative products to broaden the range within the company
• Working and adhering to the company policies and procedures
• Meeting targets set out in the budget and managing reports
• Dealing with customer returns, purchase orders and credit facilities etc.

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Ideally educated to Degree or equivalent level in an Engineering / Manufacturing or Technically biased subject
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office programmes including an ERP or sales software system
• Ability to work in a fast-faced, team-working environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Have a high level of attention to detail
• Clear and confident communicator and presenter

If you have the relevant experience and would like to explore these excellent opportunities, please apply with your up to date CV or contact Ian at Black Cat Recruitment for more information.