Job tile: Aera Account Manager
Salary: £38.5K-45K, +bonus, + Company car/car allowance, Laptop, phone. OTE: 65K+ Uncapped
Job Type: Permanent.
Job: Status: Full Time.
Working hours are 8:30 am – 5.00 Monday – Friday.
Office Location: Stevenage, SQ1 4QS.
As part of a larger international group, we are specialising in building supply and revolutionary composite timber products and offer a portfolio of products comprising of decking, cladding, fencing and balustrading. Our products combine the natural feel of wood with the durability and strength of polyethylene plastic.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Aera Account Manager to join us. The role is based at our offices in Hertfordshire, but national travel to NMBS’s members will also be involved.
The role is offered with an attractive substantial package which includes a base salary in the range of £38,500 - £45,000 plus bonus scheme and Company car /Car allowance. OTE £65K +. negotiable subject to experience.
The principal task for this role is to develop company sales in line with set targets whilst effectively managing commercial arrangements and providing market information and sales reports as requested by line manager.
The role is focused upon growing sales of company products to Builders Merchants, Timber Merchants and the Construction sector by maintaining and developing existing accounts and generating new business.
This will be achieved by:
- Effectively prospect potential new business whilst retaining existing clients.
- Demonstrating good technical, market and competitor knowledge.
- Initiate, organise, and deliver presentations to customers and professional bodies as necessary.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Reviewing purchase history – identifying sales opportunities and developing a sales strategy
- Identifying opportunities to cross sell or increase account spend and acting on this.
- Commercial and proactive relationship management
- Gathering and reporting market information
- Discussing POS, product care, training requirements with existing accounts
- Other Customer activity - will include making presentations, attending trade events and exhibitions
Requirements for the role:
- Experience of business development and account management within the Building and Timber merchants supply and Construction sector.
- Ability to demonstrate a proven track record of winning, growing and retaining new business.
- Regular travel and conducting business in a variety of locations is needed.
- You must demonstrate strong business acumen, be a strong communicator and be confident in your knowledge and ability.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship skills to all levels.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
If this sounds like you then I would love to hear from you! Apply today!
Pay: £38,500.00-£45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
