Account Manager
Location: Ashford
Salary: 24,000 - 25,000 per annum
Job Type: Full time/permanent (Office based)
This is a great opportunity to join a well established company based in Ashford, working with a bunch of friendly and knowledgeable sales & marketing professionals.
Based in a beautiful location, you can enjoy sitting outside in the summer months and you also get to have cuddles with the office dog!
Reporting directly to the Managing Director this role is all about achieving targets through retention and growth of your client base, building strong relationships is key.
The role:
- The management and growth of an existing business customer base, this will include telephone targets.
- Canvassing and closing business
- Proactive retention of any cancelling business
- Mentoring new employees when required
- To actively take part in any training
- Keeping CRM systems updated with client contact
- Keep in regular contact with key decision makers within your client base
- Ensure queries are dealt with in a timely and professional manner
- Occasional visits to client and trade shows
- Maintaining knowledge of the industry , always wanting to be one step ahead
- Other duties as required by the line manager
The person:
- Has a proven sales record and be able to demonstrate hitting team and individual targets
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Be a team player
- Minimum of 2 years in a phone based sales/account management role
The salary will depend on experience, my client is happy to provide the training you just need to be the drive and sales experience that they require