Account Manager at Hire Intelligence, Acton, Greater London

Account Manager
London, W3

The Company

HIRE INTELLIGENCE is an exciting, dynamic, award winning, international technology and audio-visual rental company with company owned outlets across the UK, Australia, and Ireland. It rents IT and AV equipment with associated peripherals to a range of companies including corporate, government and not-for-profit organisations. This is a Company for lovers of technology.

Key features of the group include:

- Strong share of key markets: A market leader
- Profitable
- Surplus cash. No debt
- Iconic Brand
- Trialling new market segments
- Exceptional in-house integrated computer fleet management and accounting system
- Clearly defined business process technology

Hire Intelligence commenced in 1992, with a focus on the latest technology from known brands, competitive prices and a client-focussed sales and service team. It has a huge range of the latest tablets, laptops, large screens/video walls, phones, servers, networking kit, VR gear, & audio systems. Our customers use our equipment and expertise for short-term events and projects such as - product launches, presentations, conferences, trials, training and on-boarding, exams, exhibitions, and remote working.

We are now looking for an Account Manager to help us drive company growth and success.

Benefits

- Salary of £38,000 to £43,000 per annum
- Incentive and bonus schemes
- Pension scheme
- Friendly working environment with interesting tech & gadgets
- Exciting national and international projects
- A collaborative spirit and a real chance to make a difference in company growth & performance
- Team Socials

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous sales experience, an affinity to technology and great customer service skills to build on their knowledge in a role where no two days are the same.

You’ll be joining a well-respected company with relationships across government departments, large corporate organisations and event organisers throughout the UK and Ireland.

The Role

As an Account Manager, you will process short-term technology rental sales opportunities to a wide range of end consumers.

Specifically, you will:

- Drive rental revenue growth
- Retain and grow customer base
- Client Relationship Management - Developing and maintaining your client list, create account plans and use relationships with clients to boost opportunities for repeat (and additional) business
- Adopt a project management approach for larger requirements and ensure equipment and resources are scheduled/delivered on time
- Make personal visits to clients to ensure satisfaction
- Network with potential clients
- Prepare quotations, rental agreements, invoices and sales analysis reports
- Develop and maintain relationships with key clients

About You

To join our team as an Account Manager, you will need:

- Sales experience & nous to grow accounts
- Excellent communications and presentation skills with evidence of tailoring communication styles for different audiences
- Flexibility and the ability to prioritise logically
- Demonstrable track record of teamwork and achievements
- Practical problem-solving skills
- A high level of computer literacy and attention to detail
- A friendly, enthusiastic disposition with excellent phone manner
- To be hard working, fast, efficient, producing accurate work on time

Other organisations may call this role Business Development Manager, Sales Account Manager, Sales Rep, Technical Sales Rep, Telesales Rep, or Telesales Executive.