Business Account Manager

A vacancy has arisen within the Contract New Build Team for a Business Account Manager covering business in the South East Area and potentially other parts of the UK. The ideal candidate will live in the Braintree area. There may be a requirement for overnight stays.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Company’s successful relationships already in place with their New Build Contractors, by presenting a professional sales ability and promoting the Company’s high standard of products in new build homes on sites throughout the area.

The key responsibilities as Business Account Manager will include:

• Servicing and managing existing accounts to a high standard.
• Managing and controlling call-offs, preparing quotations, amendments, managing debt and customer expectations, in addition to proactive management of delivery dates, extras and variations.
• Achieving turnover growth within existing and new accounts, sales experience is desirable.
• Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the industry’s customer base and competitors.

This is an integral role within the Company and will require you to take full responsibility for managing the customers’ requirements across the area.

In order to be successful in the Business Account Manager role you must have: 

• Experience of working within fast-track building processes dealing with Contractors, ideally within the Kitchen, Bathroom or Bedroom industry.
• Knowledge of the industry, company’s terms of trading, range of manufactured and bought out products and all major competitors.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• The ability to “think outside the box” to find solutions.
• A full UK driving licence.

You will be:

• Able to communicate confidently with people at all levels to develop existing relationships with Architects, Specifiers, Site/Project Managers, Buyers, Senior Managers and Directors.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and able to maintain deadlines.
• Willing to work as part of a dynamic team

As the UK market leading Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom fitted furniture manufacturer, they have had unsuppressed growth over the last 50 years, with an emphasis on providing a high standard of products and service. They are currently seeking the very best people, to further strengthen their position within the industry by appointing dedicated individuals to share in their success.

This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary, bonus and company car. along with other benfefits, however in order for you application to be taken further please state your required salary. If you would like to join the team please send your CV and covering letter quoting VO5725.