Senior Account Manager
Our client is looking for a highly motivated, charismatic, and organised individual to join our team as Senior Account Manager. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and proven success in selling in commercial furniture or a similar field.
About our client
Our client is one of the leading UK suppliers and manufacturers of furniture. Their base includes interior designs, architects and project managers working on hospitality projects such as hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes, and universities.
Job Specification
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment directly with their Senior Management and be part of a growing team in one of the best commercial furniture suppliers in the UK.
Candidates must be well presented, excellent numeracy skills, polite phone manner, IT skills, careful attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Job General Duties:
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients and decision makers
• Respond promptly to all new enquiries that are passed on via our “new enquiry pool”
• Arranging face to face client appointments either on site, at client’s premises or in our showroom
• Identify new business opportunities among new and existing clients
• Work closely with clients to resolve any pre- or post-delivery issues
• Main point of contact between key clients and internal teams (production, design and marketing)
• Accurately calculating costs and generating quotes
• Liaising with clients and suppliers before, during and after sales process is completed
• Maintain and updating relevant information our CRM system
• Create and pitch presentations to current and potential new clients
• Attend networking and industry events such as trade shows
• Attending trade events and our in house Lunch & Learns to consistently build product knowledge
• New business research – when required
Skills/Experience required:
• Outstanding communication skills – spoken & written
• Proven track record in sales with a strong ability to close sales
• Proficient IT skills with Intermediate to Advanced MS Office Suite – Word, Excel & Outlook
• Experience of using a CRM system
• Previous job roles in the same position/field
• Ability to multitask and ability to prioritise tasks
• Excellent timekeeping
Points of Appeal:
• Competitive Salary Package with commission
• Great prospects in a fast-growing company
• Monthly Team rewards
• 23 days holiday
• Pension scheme employer and employee contribution
• Onsite Parking / Easy access to transport
• End of year bonus – Discretionary
• Career progression
• Target dinners / lunches