Fabrication Sales Account Manager

Position: Sales Account Manager Salary: £30 - £38k DOE  Location: Redditch Type: Fulltime - Office Based/Field Based Job Overview: We are seeking an energetic and results-oriented Fabrication Sales Account Manager to join a Dynamic Team in Redditch. The successful candidate will have a strong sales background, excellent relationship-building skills, and a deep understanding of fabrication processes. This role involves managing key client accounts, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Primary Responsibilities of a Sales Account Manager: Account Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts in the fabrication sector, ensuring high levels of customer loyalty and satisfaction. Sales Growth: Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within assigned markets and accounts to drive revenue expansion. Client Engagement: Consult with clients to understand their needs, provide tailored solutions, and recommend relevant fabrication services and products. Proposal Development: Create and present persuasive sales proposals and presentations to both new and existing clients. Collaboration: Partner with engineering, production, and project management teams to ensure client requirements are met and exceeded. Market Insight: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activity, and market demands to inform strategic sales initiatives. Sales Reporting: Monitor and analyze account performance, providing regular updates to management and adjusting strategies as necessary. Negotiation: Lead pricing, contract, and terms negotiations with clients to achieve mutually beneficial agreements. Customer Support: Act as the primary point of contact for client inquiries, addressing issues quickly and effectively. Visiting Clients: Approx 7 days of the Month spent attending site visits with current and prospective Clients Skills & Qualifications of a Sales Account Manager: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Experience: Minimum of 3 years in sales within the fabrication or manufacturing sector, with a focus on account management. Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, materials, and industry standards. Sales Skills: Demonstrated success in developing and executing sales strategies to drive revenue. Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and sustain relationships at all levels of client organizations. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to present complex information clearly and persuasively. Analytical Abilities: Proficient in data-driven decision-making and problem-solving. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple accounts and projects concurrently, while meeting deadlines. Travel: Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events as required. Benefits provided to a Sales Account Manager: Competitive salary with performance-based incentives Car Allowance  33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Opportunities for professional growth and development Pension plan Medical Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme Access to Able Futures (Workplace Mental Health Support Service)