UK Sales and Account Manager

French Selection UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

French Selection UK is seeking an UK Sales & Account Manager. The role is field based with regular presence in Central London, covering the UK market with a focus on hospitality, retail and distributors. A base of around £35,000 per year plus commission (OTE £50,000) applies, with a nationwide territory and autonomous working style.

You will manage full sales cycles from lead generation to closing, build strong customer relationships and travel regularly to meet clients across the country.

Qualifications

• Proven sales, business development or account management experience.
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Commercially minded with a focus on achieving results.
• Self-motivated, organised with good pipeline and follow-up.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Develop business opportunities across the UK and build a strong customer base across hospitality, retail, catering specialists and distributors.
• Manage and grow existing accounts by identifying new opportunities and increasing sales.
• Meet customers face-to-face, present solutions and build long-term relationships.
• Take ownership of the full sales process, from generating leads to negotiation and closing.
• Manage your own nationwide territory, sales pipeline and targets with autonomy.
• Join an established and growing business with a strong product range, commission opportunity.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Account management

Communication

Negotiation

Travel

Self-motivation

Organisation

Job description

An established international business with a strong global presence supplying hospitality, retail, catering specialists and distributors; they provide innovative products to commercial markets across Europe and beyond.

Responsibilities

UK Sales & Account Manager

Location: South East of England – based: Field based role with regular presence required in Central London

Salary: around £35,000 per annum plus commission (OTE £50,000 per annum)

Ref: 5538E

Main duties

The role will focus on developing new business opportunities across the UK while building and strengthening existing customer relationships and managing domestic accounts. You will be in charge of the full sales process, from identifying opportunities and arranging meetings through to negotiation, account development and closing new business.

The role

• Develop business opportunities across the UK and build a strong customer base across hospitality, retail, catering specialists and distributors
• Manage and grow existing accounts by identifying new opportunities and increasing sales.
• Meet customers face-to-face, present solutions and build long-term relationships.
• Take ownership of the full sales process, from generating leads through to negotiation and closing
• Manage your own nationwide territory, sales pipeline and targets with plenty of autonomy
• Join an established and growing business with a strong product range, competitive salary and commission opportunity.

Candidate's Profile

• Previous experience in sales, business development or account management
• Confidence in developing new business and building customer relationships
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Commercially minded with a strong focus on achieving results
• Self-motivated and organised, with good pipeline and follow-up skills
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regularly across the UK (including overnight stays when necessary)