Sales Account Manager

Business Development & Account Executive
£32,000 + £6,000 car allowance + bonus | Permanent | Full-time

We are looking for a driven and personable Business Development & Account Executive to join an established and successful business.

Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will be responsible for winning new customers, growing sales and developing long-term relationships with an existing customer portfolio. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys the challenge of new business development but also understands the importance of excellent account management and customer retention.

The Role

• Develop new business by identifying and approaching prospective customers
• Arrange and attend customer and prospect visits
• Build strong, long-term relationships with existing customers
• Manage and grow an existing customer portfolio
• Identify opportunities to increase sales through upselling and account development
• Achieve agreed individual sales targets and business objectives
• Provide a consistently high level of customer service
• Respond promptly to customer enquiries and sales requests
• Maintain accurate records and track sales performance
• Keep up to date with products, industry developments and sales techniques
• Work closely with colleagues across the business to ensure customers receive an excellent service

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised and efficient, with excellent attention to detail
• A confident communicator with strong follow-up skills
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently
• Professional, reliable and commercially aware
• Assertive and confident when developing new business
• Flexible and able to communicate effectively at all levels
• A genuine new business hunter who also enjoys developing existing accounts
• Target-driven and motivated by achieving results

Experience selling to contract caterers, hotels and restaurants, would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• £32,000+ basic salary, depending on experience
• £6,000 per annum car allowance 
• Bonus scheme after qualifying period
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Discounted/free food
• On-site/free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Additional leave

If you are an enthusiastic sales professional who enjoys winning new business, building relationships and growing customer accounts, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £32,000 per year
Additional pay: Bonus scheme