Strategic Account Manager

UBT; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in construction is seeking a motivated Strategic Business Development/Account Manager to cover the North of England to Scotland. You will be responsible for identifying business opportunities, managing client relationships, and ensuring revenue growth. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation skills, and a commitment to achieving sales targets. This role offers competitive compensation of £60k with OTE of £70k, plus a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday: 33 days

Company car

Laptop

Phone

Qualifications

• Proven track record in building effective relationships and generating business leads.
• Ability to use data to spot trends and identify growth opportunities.
• Full driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and surpass regional GP and revenue sales targets.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for your portfolio.
• Maintain an up-to-date CRM system with detailed customer interactions.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Time management

Job description

Overview

Are you a driven professional with a talent for cultivating strong client relationships and a passion for business growth? Our client, a leading supplier of parts into the construction industry, is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Strategic Business Development/Account Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who excels in identifying new opportunities and converting them into profitable ventures. You will be responsible for covering the North of England through to Scotland, with a mix of being out on the road, and working from home.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary of 60k with an OTE of £70k.
• Autonomy and Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to manage your own schedule and tailor your sales strategies.
• Supportive Team Environment: Become part of a dynamic team that values honesty, openness, and respect, fostering a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve and surpass regional GP and revenue sales targets
• Responsible for fixing ‘down-spending' accounts
• Accountable for locking in customer spending commitments
• Focused on maximising growth with laser focus on high growth potential existing accounts
• Develop and execute strategic plans for your portfolio, prioritising key markets and customers
• Strategically book and attend face to face meetings with key growth accounts and prospective accounts
• Maintain an up-to-date CRM system with detailed customer interactions, ensuring thorough planning and follow-up
• Work closely with your internal counterpart to build and sustain long-term relationships, secure orders, and promote products through face-to-face interactions
• Provide market feedback and contribute to product development initiatives
• Identify new business

Requirements

• Ability to use data to spot trends, and identify growth opportunities
• Proven track record in building effective relationships and generating business leads
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a team, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines
• Full driving license is essential

Benefits

• Salary: 60,000 (OTE - £70k)
• Holiday: 33 days total (25 + 8)
• Company car
• Laptop
• Phone