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External Account Manager
Birtley, Tyne and Wear
Base Salary: £35,000 - £37,500 per annum (DOE) plus commission
Working Hours: 37.5hrs per week Monday – Friday
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and commission
* Car allowance
* Enhanced Annual Leave
* Enhanced Family Benefits
* Career progression
The Role:
Are you a driven sales professional who thrives on building strong relationships and exceeding targets? Do you perform best in fast-paced environments where your contributions are recognised and rewarded? If so, this opportunity could be a great fit.
A growing organisation within the (office supplies / FMCG / B2B sales) industry is seeking an experienced External Account Manager to join their dynamic team supporting the North East territory.. This role offers the chance to build a rewarding career and have a tangible impact on business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities. Proactively prospect new clients and convert customers from competitors.
* Client Relationships: Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients. Support activation, retention, and contract negotiations.
* Sales Growth: Increase share of customer spending by positioning the company as their preferred supplier.
* Marketing Engagement: Promote ongoing campaigns and initiatives to boost customer interaction.
* Sales Strategy: Leverage available sales tools to identify and maximise opportunities.
* Performance Targets: Consistently achieve and exceed sales, profit, and growth objectives.
Requirements:
* Previous experience in a similar sales or account management role is advantageous.
* Experience in the office supplies or FMCG industry is required.
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to price accurately and maintain healthy profit margins.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
* Excellent organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Understanding of sales cycles and customer needs within a B2B environment.
* Full clean UK driving licence & own vehicle is required.
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This role is being advertised by Kenect Professional, which is a trading name of Kenect Recruitment Ltd, who are acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy
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