Sales Executive / Client Account Manager / Business Development

AWD online; West Town; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a personable and motivated Business Development Sales Executive / Client Account Manager. You will manage existing client accounts and develop new business opportunities for an electrical products company. The role offers a salary of £40,000 OTE with full product training and is based in Cornwall, requiring occasional travel to client sites.

Benefits

Bonus pot opportunity

25 days holiday plus Bank holidays

Free on-site car park

Workplace Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in Sales / Account Management.
• A proven background in sales is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent client interaction and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing client accounts while developing new opportunities.
• Sell to businesses, wholesalers, interior designers, and retailers.
• Be flexible to travel for client site visits as required.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office Skills

Team Collaboration

Job description

Job Overview

Business Development Sales Executive / Client Account Manager who is personable, organised and highly motivated with excellent customer service and business development skills is required to manage existing client accounts whilst developing new business opportunities for a well-established and rapidly growing manufacturing designer and retail company based in Par, Cornwall, South West England.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Sales Consultant, Sales Advisor, Sales Development Representative / SDR, Key Account Manager, Customer Relationship Manager, Sales Representative.

FULL PRODUCT TRAINING PROVIDED

If you’ve sold lighting or similar electrical products within a commercial setting, then great. If not, the company will provide full product training and support so you can get up to speed quickly.

SALARY: £40,000 OTE (includes a basic salary of £26,500 - £28,000 per annum) + Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Par, Cornwall, South West England (This is an Office Based Position, which will require client site visits)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

PLEASE NOTE: This role will require you to work from the office in Par, Cornwall. You will also be required to visit client sites, sometimes at a moment’s notice, so you will need the flexibility to travel when required.

OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Business Development Sales Executive / Client Account Manager who is personable, organised and highly motivated with excellent customer service and business development skills. Working as the Business Development Sales Executive / Client Account Manager you will manage existing client accounts whilst developing new business opportunities for a company that manufacture, design and supply electrical lighting products to both retail and the wholesale markets.

As the Business Development Sales Executive / Client Account Manager you will sell to businesses, wholesalers, interior designers and direct to retailers. In addition to developing new business you will also manage your client accounts, upselling where possible and ensuring they are serviced and new orders are processed quickly.

You will be based in the office when not visiting clients and you must have the flexibility to travel when required. Some months you may only visit clients once a month and other times you might visit clients four times in a week.

This is a great opportunity for a sales professional who likes the variety of account management and new business development, working from the office and in the field visiting customers.

Why Join

EXCITING GROWTH: Be part of a successful and fast-growing company in the electrical product sector.

REWARDING ENVIRONMENT: Join a friendly and committed team that values your contributions and celebrates your success.

GREAT BENEFITS: Competitive basic salaries and commission structures. Great holiday entitlement. Free on-site parking

Candidate Requirements

As the Business Development Sales Executive / Client Account Manager you will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Experience of working in Sales / Account Management
• A proven background in sales (Electrical sector preferable but not essential as training will be given)
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office / 365, Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams
• A passion for learning and improving your product knowledge to assist you and your clients
• Take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a very busy committed team
• Possess a good attention to detail throughout each process
• Excellent client interaction / organisation skills
• Polite, friendly manner, whilst being driven to succeed and deliver
• Previous experience of using CRM database communication notes / appointment call follow up
• Able to work under pressure to deadlines and targets
• Office based with a willingness to travel to client project / support projects when required
• Ability to communicate with clients outside of UK office hours when required
• Willingness to undertake training modules set out by the company
• Even if you do not have all the above skills, but are hardworking, willing to learn and have confidence in yourself to succeed then we would like to hear from you.

Benefits

• Bonus pot opportunity
• Growing successful company
• A friendly team environment
• Free on-site car park
• 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Close to shop / supermarket
• Bupa employee assistance program

How to Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13909

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