Sales Account Manager

Job Title: Sales Account Manager

Location: North East

Salary: 40,000 - 50,000

Hours: Monday - Friday

Job Decription

My client is a leading Electrical Wholesaler, they are looking for a Sales Account Manager in the North East.

The Role of Account Manager:

• Growing and increasing sales in the branch's geographical area.
• Continually identifying and developing new and existing business accounts.
• Developing strong customer relationships to maximise the full potential of all accounts
• The ability to not be afraid of rejection, be it on the phone or face to face.
• Working as part of a tightly knit team to achieve high standards of business excellence.

Essential Account Manager Skills:

• Cold calling on the telephone willingness and tenacity
• The ability to approach companies direct, understanding how to spot a suitable target company
• Able to demonstrate sample products confidently face to face to potential clients
• The ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• The ability to independently plan, organise and work to tight deadlines.
• Smartly presented portraying a professional company image
• A valid UK driving licence

Desirable Account Manager Skills:

• Punctual, reliable and able to demonstrate effective time management
• Career focussed, hardworking and ambitious.
• Strong telephone skills
• Positive, ambitious and driven with excellent listening/communication skills