Regional Account Manager

Regional Account Manager Established over 40 years ago, our client is a leading manufacturer of blinds & shutters, with a turnover north of £100M. Our client is a well-recognized & trusted brand within the space, winning numerous awards since their establishment. They are looking for a Regional Account Manager to oversee a set of existing accounts across a designated region; this is a pivotal role in driving revenue for the organisation through strong relationship skills and upselling/cross-selling their product lines. They operate as part of a larger group, meaning there are plenty of progression opportunities across the wider company; this is a fantastic opportunity for candidates driven by progression, with the opportunity to be guided & developed by a first-class leadership team. This is a field-based role; they are currently looking for two new members to cover the East of England and the Southeast of England respectively. Responsibilities Manage circa 200-250 trade accounts across the territory, building long-term partnerships & driving sales Prospect new business accounts where necessary, creating a longer-term sales pipeline Engage with customers through face-to-face meetings, actively promoting new products & explaining pricing; cater all meetings to customer specific needs Provide technical support & product to training customers, promoting continued customer loyalty The Successful Candidate 2+ years B2B field sales experience Experience of managing a customer base of 150-250 accounts Experience selling a product into retailers or trade customers is ideal Experience selling blinds, shutters, home furnishings, textile products would be a plus Full UK Driving License Regional Account Manager Package Basic salary up to £50,000 OTE: £60,000 (uncapped) Additional bonus opportunities Company car Laptop & mobile provided Private healthcare options Pension options