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Account Manager / Sales Manager

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Posted By: Simply Resourcing Ltd
Address:
Contact: 0117 966 9500
Date Posted: 21st May 2008
Salary: £24000 - £27000 per annum + Car, laptop, mobile phone
Location: Bristol
Reference Code: JR06087
Views Since Posting: 3
Full Description:

Established in 1958 our client has gone from strength to strength and is now the market leader within its given industry. Their position of market leader is due to their commitment to quality of goods as well as service.
Our client has offices in France, Germany, Scotland, Morocco and Spain and a turnover well in excess of £70 million

They are currently looking for an experienced Sales Manager / Account Manager to run their Retail and Hospitality client team. Our clients are looking for candidates who have previous Field Sales / Account Management experience ideally with a knowledge of the retail and hospitality sectors, although this is not essential. This role looks after National Accounts and will be based in the field for 4 days per week

Key Responsibilities
- The Sales Manager / Account Manager will be accountable for the submitting and achievement of budgets by maintaining and developing an allocated portfolio of Accounts.
-The Sales Manager / Account Manager will be responsible to Manage customer relationships to maximize profitable growth of the business
- The Sales Manager / Account Manager will be responsible to Formulate and implement business plans in line with set targets, with regular reviewing
- The Sales Manager / Account Manager will be responsible to Effectively utilise all appropriate sources of management information to monitor business performance and identify actions for improvement
- The Sales Manager / Account Manager will be responsible to Attend and chair inter-departmental meetings to raise and address issues
- The Sales Manager / Account Manager will be responsible to Attend internal and external meetings to present evolving strategies
- The Sales Manager / Account Manager will be responsible to Initiate and maintain effective communication on issues that impact on business performance, to ensure the sharing of best practice and key information
- The Sales Manager / Account Manager will be responsible to Effectively utilise the forecasting management information and attend regular customer meetings to communicate Account status and gain the appropriate sign for production where necessary
- The Sales Manager / Account Manager will be responsible to Provide advance forecast information in respect of catalogue standard garments where appropriate i.e. new contracts, roll out and large volume orders
- The Sales Manager / Account Manager will be responsible to Provide within agreed timescale detailed visit reports and update on market information
- The Sales Manager / Account Manager will be responsible to Maintain relationships with Account Executives and through strong team working, lead priorities and tasks to meet portfolio targets

Sales Manager / Account Manager Qualifications / necessary experience
- GCSE's; Maths, English A - C
- A-Level calibre desirable
- Driving Licence - extensive UK travel expected
- An understanding of margins and profitability
- Previous experience in an Account Management / Business Development role

What our clients can offer The Sales Manager / Account Manager:
- Company Car, Laptop and mobile phone, in addition our clients can offer career progression to match your skills and ambition, and believe in encouraging and recognising your potential. In exchange for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package - including 25 days holiday per year, subsidised gym and canteen facilities, plus free car parking.

Please send CV in the first instance along with a cover note in support of your application. Unfortunately we are only able to contact short listed candidates due to the huge number of CVs we receive. If you have not heard from us in the next five days it means that unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion. Please reapply for any other suitable roles in the future. Thank you.