Account Manager

2 months ago

Weybridge UK, Surrey, United Kingdom Prax Full time

Role: Sales Negotiator/Account Manager

Reports to: Spot Sales Manager

Location: Weybridge

Contract type: Fixed Term Maternity cover


The Prax Group is a British multinational independent refining, storage, distribution, and sales conglomerate dealing in crude oil, petroleum products and biofuels, headquartered in London. Our ability to deliver innovative customer solutions across the world has secured our reputation as a leading presence in the global energy market. Our mission is to conduct business responsibly, placing excellence, integrity, and philanthropy at the heart of everything we do.


About the Team

You’ll be part of a high performing sales team who will help you get to grips with your role and will be keen to show you the ropes and share their knowledge. Teamwork is one of our core values and we’re proud of the fantastic culture we have built that encourages success, a friendly atmosphere with everyone working towards the same goals. We feel sure you will love being part of this welcoming team. PRAX is an enjoyable place to work where your hard work will be recognized and rewarded.


The role

Reporting to and supporting the Spot Sales Manager in achieving Spot sales commercial budget. The role will specifically focus on Direct Sales.

The role is to plan and develop commercial activity with a key focus on maximising volume & margin. To maintain and develop a working and sustainable portfolio of accounts via account management while securing new commercial business.


Responsibilities:

  • Actively Grow, Develop and Deliver spot sales in accordance with the wider Sales strategy with specific attention to the Direct Sales sector
  • Manage a portfolio of spot customer accounts, acting as the principle point of contact this shall require external customer meetings to provide focused account management
  • Close interaction with Supply, Logistics and Finance Teams to ensure Groups position is appropriately maintained
  • Manage and communicate commercial spot pricing on a daily basis
  • Provide accurate monthly and annual demand forecasts to support planning, ensuring accurate representation of deals and delivery against these targets
  • Liaising with Operations and Finance teams on a regular basis to ensure customer administrative queries are accurately resolved promptly
  • To monitor and manage customer credit balances on a continuous basis and adhere to the Groups Credit and KYC procedures
  • To manage outstanding balances with customers on a regular basis and ensuring these are lifted within a timely manner
  • To ensure accurate and timely entry of sales and quotes into the Group’s operating system
  • Actively participate and contribute on both Group and Sales development initiatives / projects as required by the Spot Sale Manager
  • Attend internal and external training to further develop industry knowledge, skills and capabilities
  • Monitor Industry developments, including new legislation, market developments on both a regional and national basis
  • Represent the business at industry events and seminars


Knowledge and Experience

  • A working knowledge of the downstream petroleum industry in the UK
  • Demonstrable Business to Business sales and account management experience
  • Ability to appreciate market opportunities as they arise and develop short, mid-term and long-term strategic plans
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Understanding of the Sales cycle and Key processes and interface with other internal stakeholders
  • Strong reporting ability and experience of product pricing with an appreciation of supply economic calculations


Personal Attributes

  • Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, collaboratively and cross functionally
  • Able to work to deadlines and under pressure
  • Able to prioritise workload flow and follow through to execution
  • Demonstrates excellent commercial understanding
  • Strong Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Working Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word and Outlook
  • Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement
  • Flexible to support the prevailing needs of the business


We want to build a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace so if you are excited about this role, but you don’t have sales experience, we encourage you to apply if you think your attitude and values are a fit.

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