Strategic Account Manager - Construction (Field)

Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland

Leicester

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Job summary

Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland is seeking a Strategic Account Manager to drive engagement with national and regional main contractors and create new business demand for our brands. You will develop and manage account plans, work closely with pre-construction and design teams, and secure specifications on projects across the Midlands, East Anglia and Home Counties with travel and overnight stays as required.

With strong relationship-building, negotiation and product knowledge, you will contribute to

Qualifications

Experience in National and Regional account management within construction & building
Technical and practical knowledge of construction products and understanding of RIBA project stages
Understanding of customer strategic drivers to create and develop joint business plans
Self-motivated and able to use own initiative to deliver results
Influencing and negotiation skills and strong communication

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with main contractor partners
Develop and implement account plans with short- and long-term objectives
Secure specifications during early-stage engagement with pre-construction and design teams
Collaborate with Area Sales Managers and Project Specification Managers to secure projects
Manage key relationships with tier-1 main contractors