Account Manager

Account Manager | Leeds LS12 5XE | Full Time | Monday to Friday | £35,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience + Bonus + Company Car

Our client is looking for an Account Manager to join their extremely successful family run business based in New Farnley.

As an Account Manager you will be responsible for driving growth by building and nurturing strong relationships with key account customers and identifying new opportunities that will have a significant positive impact on the business.

They're looking for a self-motivated, proactive and experienced professional who is passionate about sales and excels in a fast-paced environment and has a proven sales/account management track record.

Are you the right person for the job?

Proven experience in account management or B2B sales, preferably within a related industry
Proven track record of managing multiple key customers and achieving or exceeding sales targets/KPI's
Excellent open and clear communication skills to listen, understand, sell, and close deals over the phone.
Strong negotiation skills, with a commercially orientated mindset.
Ability to understand technical products and explain products to customers
Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle challenging situations
Proactive approach to outbound sales calls to existing/lapsed/new customers base.
Full UK Driving Licence
Positive mindset & Strong Work Ethic
Rapport and relationship building
What will your role as Account Manager look like?

Building relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key existing customers
Providing support: Resolving any issues and providing solutions to key account customers in a timely manner
Deliver high-level service, and identify upsell opportunities
Achieve and exceed sales targets with emphasis placed on maintain and developing repeat customer business.
Understand customer needs and provide expert advice on suitable solutions
Evaluating opportunities to enhance sales, customer satisfaction and retention
Providing support: Offering after-sales support, resolving any issues and providing solutions to key account customers in a timely manner

Contact and develop sales to new trade account customers
Possessing a strong understanding of the company’s products, the competition in the industry and positioning, Keeping up with industry trends
Re-engage lapsed clients and pursue new business opportunities
Handling negotiations with customers 
Customer visits
Working closely with the Marketing Manager to support marketing activity with follow up calls to customers 

What we offer:

Company car
A company performance related bonus
Competitive industry salary
Career development training programmes
Generous holiday allowance and an additional paid day off on your birthday
Company pension scheme
Excellent kitchen facilities and break-out area
Free on-site parking
Private Health Care
Holiday purchase scheme
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