Salary: £30,000-£40,000
Location: Dunfermline
Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic Account Manager to join our team in Dunfermline. This role involves face-to-face customer engagement, account management, and business development. The successful candidate will have the opportunity for future progression into Branch Manager positions and will be provided with a company car, laptop, phone, and profit share bonus.
Responsibilities
- Conducting 7-8 face-to-face calls with customers daily, managing 120+ accounts, and ensuring regular contact based on individual customer needs
- Making 10 cold calls per week to develop new business opportunities
- Spending 5 days per week on the road, with occasional branch-based work to assist with tasks such as picking up samples or printing quotes
- Participating in a 2-stage interview process
- Utilizing sales skills to promote products within the electrical wholesaling industry
- Possessing a full UK driving license and previous demonstrable sales experience
Qualifications
- Lighting or electrical background preferred, but not essential
- Proven track record of successful sales experience
- Full UK driving license
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize a large number of customer accounts
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Day-to-day
- Engaging in face-to-face customer calls
- Managing and maintaining existing accounts
- Developing new business through cold calling
- Road-based travel with occasional branch-based work
- Utilizing company resources such as a car, laptop, and phone to effectively carry out duties