Trainee Client Account Manager (Graduate)

Anonymous; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Client Account Manager to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves working closely with Development and Sales Managers to create specifications for new build projects in the housing sector. You will be responsible for building relationships with key clients, managing the quotation process, and producing reports on sales opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for customer interaction. If you are self-motivated and eager to grow within a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in a related subject, ideally with some sales experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with clients and manage specifications for new builds.
• Produce monthly reports and maintain customer records.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Sales Skills

Education

2:1 degree in Business/Engineering or Design

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Client Account Manager (Graduate) to join their team based in Manchester. You will join them on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

Our client is the UK's largest privately owned manufacturer of fitted kitchen, fitted bedroom, and fitted bathroom furniture with a turnover of over £300 million and circa 2000 employees. Their customers include independent retailers, merchants, housebuilders, residential housing developers, and social housing providers.

They pride themselves on a diverse product range which includes holding the license for the Laura Ashley kitchen and fitted bedroom furniture brands, their cutting-edge supply capabilities, sustainability credentials, and outstanding service - providing their customers with everything they need to succeed.

About the Trainee Client Account Manager (Graduate) role:

They are looking to recruit a graduate to join the Client Solutions Team, working in both the New Build and Social Refurbishment Housing markets, as a Trainee Client Account Manager. The role will be covering the East of England, so you must be located in the Northamptonshire, North Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, or Cambridgeshire areas. You will also be required to travel extensively through the area, with the potential for overnight stays.

The key responsibilities of their Trainee Client Account Manager (Graduate) will include:

• Working closely with Development and Sales Managers/Directors and Architects within the housing market to create specifications for mixed tenure new build schemes to help meet clients' budgets. Once approved, the live developments will be passed onto the Contractor or Skyline Teams to look after the running of the sites.
• Developing and growing relationships with key personnel within the Client Maintenance and Development teams.
• Building a pipeline of New Build Developments and Specifications for Clients within the housing sector.
• Forecasting pipeline for secured new build work passed onto the Contractor or Special Projects teams, as well as the planned refurbishment works.
• Conducting Factory and Marketing Suite tours at Head Office to demonstrate the service and products that the company can provide.
• Producing monthly reports on all opportunities and sales.
• Maintaining customer contact details to ensure customer records are kept up to date.
• Managing/controlling the quotation tender process for new businesses.

To meet the requirements of their Trainee Client Account Manager (Graduate), you will have:

• A minimum 2:1 degree in a Business/Engineering or Design related subject, achieved either this year or within the last 2 years.
• Ideally some work experience from a sales/construction background.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• A strong desire to interact and build relationships with customers.
• The ability to think outside the box to find solutions.
• A full UK driving licence as you will be required to travel within the region and to other parts of the UK as required.

As their Trainee Client Account Manager (Graduate), you will be:

• Able to manage your own diary and time efficiently and effectively.
• Able to communicate confidently with people at all levels from site operative to director.
• Willing to work as part of a dynamic team.
• Able to work under pressure to maintain deadlines.
• Computer literate, with good PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Professionally presentable at all times.

This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary. In order for your application to be taken further, please state your required salary.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become their Trainee Client Account Manager (Graduate), then please click apply today. Don’t miss out, they’d love to hear from you!