Account Manager - Case, Polymers and Lubricants – South of England
Are you looking to grow your career in Account Management?
This leading chemical company is looking for a motivated Junior Account Manager to join their friendly team in the CASE division. This role is ideal for someone eager to develop their skills in account management with support and training provided.
What's on offer...
- Permanent/Full Time
- Flexible working around core hours of 9am – 5pm.
- Field / Home Based – home base to be in Hampshire / Sussex / Wiltshire / Dorset area
- Covering South of England
- Company Car
- Career development opportunities.
- Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell holiday scheme.
- Mental and physical wellbeing initiatives.
- Volunteering days.
What you'll be doing...
Reporting to the Business Director, you will assist in managing a set of accounts and building and maintaining customer relationships. As you grow in the role, you will gradually take on more responsibility with the guidance of experienced team members.
- Assist in developing business with new and existing clients, engaging in discussions with both purchasing and technical contacts.
- Support in cultivating long-term customer relationships at all levels.
- Contribute to delivering targets using strategic tactical initiatives.
- Help in developing and managing new accounts using effective preparation, presentation, and negotiation techniques.
- Aid in managing customer accounts covering products, services packages, contracts, prices, credit terms, and credit limits.
- Assist in forecasting and tracking key account metrics and producing reports.
- Take part in addressing HSE issues.
- Work towards becoming a Product Champion of designated product ranges with mentorship.
Your background...
Must have:
- Some experience or academic background in the Surface Coatings and/or Inks industries.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to learn to communicate, present, and influence at all levels.
- Organisation and planning skills with the ability to plan and work to deadlines.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Excellent teamwork skills and adaptability to changing priorities.
- Creativity and imagination in problem-solving
- Full UK Driving Licence is essential
Nice to have:
- Degree- Life Science related.
- Some experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Familiarity with Microsoft packages, especially Excel and Word.
A bit about the company...
With customers all over the world, our client strives to deliver chemistry-based solutions for a better life today and a better world tomorrow. Headquartered in the UK, they supply chemicals and offer technical knowledge worldwide for a range of material science industries.
They are a friendly team with an innovative culture that works together to get things done. They trust everyone equally and fairly and encourage their people to be truly creative and think outside the box.
If the role and company sound like something you would like to be part of, then please apply with a full CV.
If shortlisted, our client will contact you to discuss the role and your experience further.
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