Our client is a leading manufacturer and distributor in their field, looking for an Account Manager to join their team based in Bradford, BD6.
The successful candidate must be a proactive and experienced Account Manager, who can manage relationships with existing customers, as well as developing new business opportunities.
The role
- Liaising with a database of current clients, building, and maintaining strong relationships.
- Managing enquiries from clients, by phone, email and in person.
- Maximising sales opportunities with current clients.
- Identify and reaching sales and profitability targets.
- Identifying and act upon new areas for growth and increasing sales.
- Negotiating and closing business contracts.
- Delivering sales pitch to prospective clients.
- Preparing and presenting business and account updates to senior management.
- Monitoring the budget of the client, explaining costs or expenditures and discussing new terms if necessary.
- Contributing information to sales strategies by assessing current product results, monitoring competitor products, assessing needs to be filled and analysing customer reactions.
- Acting on customer feedback and providing meaningful solutions.
- Working knowledge of relevant software, including Excel and CRM.
- Onboarding new clients and developing strong working relationships.
- Keeping documentation and records of client interactions.
- Developing surveys and obtaining client information.
- SKU management: generating recommendations for new product additions and product deletions and creating data for new product submissions.
- Establishing a good working relationship with all internal colleagues.
- Attending and participating at National and Regional Conventions and Shows.
About you
- Confident and able to deal with high-end clients and important stakeholders.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Proven account management skills.
- Strong sales track record.
- Strong organisation skills and great attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise and multitask.
If you are an experienced Account Manager, with a proven track record, and you are looking for a new opportunity, please click apply or call Jo on today!
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