Account Manager

Due to continuing expansion our client, a national manufacturing company is actively seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and ambitious Account Manager to increase sales and profitability of the business within a given geographic area. Reporting directly to the Sales Manager, responsibilities will include: · Responsible for securing sales, customer satisfaction and loyalty to the company brand. · Manage a portfolio of new and existing clients. · Build strong and positive relationships with clients at various levels. · Ensure best commercial fit to customer and business. · Maximise selling opportunities by analysis of customer needs. · Update clients on issues such as new products, promotional campaigns, or joint marketing programs. · To use the tools provided to analyse customer accounts to highlight downtrading lines and accounts and spot new opportunities and then action accordingly. · Provide detailed management information reports to clients as and when required. · Daily liaison with other members of the team to provide information and ensure that clients receive excellent customer service. · Carry out analysis and produce client reports on an as and when required basis. · Act as the key interface between the Clients and all relevant internal departments. · Manage customer issues by using an internal support desk system to ensure the issues are resolved in a fast and professional manner. · To complete the company sales training program (in whatever form) given to you and adapt it for your personal use and stay up to date. The successful candidate will have 2 years sales experience in an account management/ business development role and previous sales within food and/or drink, or similar business could be beneficial you will also display exceptional communication, interpersonal abilities, and organisational skills together with a corporate and professional approach to work always. You will demonstrate the ability to multitask effectively and prioritise a heavy workload to meet strict deadlines. A current driving licence is also essential as the role is field based. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking, dynamic company with a competitive remuneration package, car allowance and plenty of ongoing support for career progression together with a wide range of benefits such as staff discounts / pension / health policies