The Recruitment Co are representing an award winning publishing company to find a Sales and Account Manager to join their hardworking and passionate team!
- Job Type: Permanent; Full Time
- Pay: Competitive + Commission Scheme (Quarterly)
- Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM to 5PM
- Location: Barnstaple
About our client:
Our client helps food, hospitality, tourism, lifestyle and membership brands to prosper. Their publications bring together people with shared interests and passions through storytelling, narrative, and collaboration. They encourage people to be part of something bigger. They create communities!
Sales & Account Manager Role:
Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced salesperson to join their team, focusing on their Indy Coffee Guide series of guides/magazines.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and have proven experience within a sales environment.
This role requires a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new sales opportunities, building relationships with clients, and achieving sales targets.
A passion for speciality coffee or experience in the coffee industry would be a massive advantage!
Sales & Account Manager Responsibilities:
- Implement sales strategies to promote the Indy Coffee Guide to potential members and sponsors.
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships within the speciality coffee industry.
- Understand the unique needs of each client and offer customised sponsorship solutions.
- Conduct market research to identify new trends and opportunities within the speciality coffee.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling sales presentations and materials.
- Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximise profits while ensuring clients' satisfaction.
- Attend industry events, trade shows, and coffee festivals to network and promote the guide.
- Meet and exceed annual sales targets and contribute to the overall success of the company.
- Chasing and keeping contact with new and existing clients to ensure sales.
Sales & Account Manager Skills:
- Proven experience in a sales or telesales environment.
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to create and maintain positive client relationships.
- Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
- Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings and industry events such as Coffee Festivals across the country.
Benefits of the Sales & Account Manager role:
- Lots of speciality coffee!!
- Training in Barista Skills
- Foodie away days such as cookery classes and fine dining events.
- Company events
- Company pension
- 25 Days Holiday + BH
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Work from home options
Are you a driven sales consultant with a passion for coffee?
Apply below or contact us at
CPBarnstaple
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