Account Manager

Job Description

Account ManagerThis is a vibrant and busy company who are looking for hungry, go getting and self-motivated Account Managers to join their sales and account management team.This is about developing existing business with your customers and having the ability to pick up on buying signals from them, as well as finding out about new projects and builds, as well as other key contacts within the business.

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

This is about being proactive and building customer rapport, so that the customer thinks of you as their main supplier, rather than one of your competitors.

Customer relationships are at the forefront of everything you do! You will be rewarded with a generous commission scheme and team bonuses, so this is a fantastic opportunity to make money!The ideal person will have worked in a sales or business development environment previously, plus have strong B2B account management experience.The aim of this role is to ensure the smooth running of your individual accounts maintaining customer satisfaction and retention at all times.

You will have administrative support assisting you with your day-to-day duties; however, this is still a very heavily based admin role.Key Responsibilities of Account ManagerThis role is the main contact point for customers and is often the most used route of communication for customers and suppliers.

The position manages the supply and product into the business, through the business and eventually onto the customerPurchasing and attention to QA requirements are vital skillsSound administrative skills are a mustDriven by targets and bonus earnings is also a mustSound administrative skills are a mustKey Requirements for Account ManagerYou must be a great team player, collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a great team working atmosphereConfident communication skillsEffective selfmanagement and self-motivationClarity on workloads and prioritiesDecision-making on margins and supplier choiceCommunication and detailed reports for the external sales contactCommercial awarenessCustomer serviceComfortable with a range of software packagesRelationship building ability with customers and suppliers alikeCompetitivenessFamiliarity with electronic components or the electronics distribution industry is an advantage but not essential.A good grasp of maths and IT skills is a big advantageClear communication is essentialComfortable with a customer facing scenarioA desire to please and exceed customer expectationNo experience in the electronics industry required (although a benefit) but past experience in sales, administrative issues and customer service a benefitMust Haves for successful Account ManagerComfortable on the telephone in front of othersExcellent communication skillsCompetitive and driven by targetsAttention to detailGood Excel/Word skillsAccuracy of written communicationCan happily work aloneWhat we offer:Competitive basic salary
- £35,000
- £40,000 plus commission and Team bonus (after 3 months)Pension22 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas shut downVirtual Care GP ServiceOnsite Gym equipmentA supportive and inclusive working environment within a global organisation.Opportunities for professional development and career progression in time. xwzovoh If this is of interest and you have the relevant skillset listed above, we would love to hear from you!Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancyOnly candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not be successful.

However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions come in.