Our client, who is an award winning designer, manufacturer and supplier of UK goods to both local and international clients, is looking for a proactive Account Manager / Internal Sales person to join the existing successful team to proactively sell the company products and services through inbound and outbound telephone calls.

Duties will include…

• Winning new business using a focused pro-active sales approach to dealing with incoming enquiries
• Gaining new customers & sales through pro-active daily calls to wholesalers / contractors.
• Ability to work to and exceed weekly Key Performance Targets.
• Account Manage clients and prospective clients in your allocated area
• Raising quotes, up and cross selling, discounts, and sales order entry.
• Attend trade shows, training and site visits if required. (This could involve extra hours)
• Answer all telephone & e-mail enquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Assist External Sales Managers in your area from the office
• Generating leads via outbound sales activity
• Have a list of anticipated orders due for your area
• Be able to forward forecast for your area to help with the buying
• Manage and develop a database of wholesalers which includes sales values, quote values, conversion rates and customer feedback on product and pricing

Skills and Experience

• Previous Account Management experience ideally selling to Wholesalers or worked in an outbound calling environment – you will need to speak to new and existing clients
• Possess the ability to build rapport with others quickly and have a memorable personality
• Be proactive, driven and enjoy having KPI’s to strive towards and achieve
• Possess an excellent attention to details and the ability to complete accurate administration

Working hours

• Monday to Friday - 8.30am – 5.00pm with 1 hour lunch break

Reward

• £27,000 - £30,000
• 23 Days holiday + BH
• Free Car Parking