Account Manager - Business Supplies

We are currently seeking a Key Account Manager to join our clients office supplies team, you will have an existing client base that you can hit the ground running with.

Our client is Essex based, but you will be working remotely so can be based nationally.

In this role, you will manage your own portfolio of accounts to achieve agreed sales and margin targets while consistently retaining profitable customers. You will also be responsible for developing new areas of spend by identifying sales opportunities across a range of categories, ensuring year-on-year growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve sales and margin targets across your portfolio.

• Develop successful business partnerships within your customer base, delivering value-added services to support strong trading relationships.

• Identify opportunities for growth and increased gross profit by providing a full 'Workplace Solution’ to your accounts.

• Negotiate and retain existing business through re-tendering processes and secure fixed-term agreements.

• Conduct quarterly account visits and create and deliver account development plans.

• Adhere to company policies, including Quality, Health and Safety, Environmental, and other operational standards.

• Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by management.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Highly motivated and committed to achieving goals.

• Strong self-management skills, including effective time management, planning, prioritization, and timely completion of tasks.

• Thorough understanding of the sales and business development process, with strong commercial awareness.

• Previous experience in Account Management or Sales Account Management.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Must hold a full, valid Driving Licence.

Salary is depending on experince.