Sales Account Manager
Ribchester, PR3 3XL | Full-Time | £28,000-£30,000 + Uncapped Bonus | Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
About Bargain Hardware
Bargain Hardware is the direct sales and e-commerce brand of 1st Technologies, a refurbished IT hardware business founded in 1997.
Through bargainhardware.co.uk, we supply high-quality refurbished servers, workstations, networking equipment and IT hardware to customers across the UK and beyond.
As champions of the circular economy, we take pride in delivering affordable, sustainable and reliable hardware with excellent customer service.
Your Position
As a Sales Account Manager, you will work closely with the Sales Manager to grow a sustainable and profitable customer account base for Bargain Hardware.
You will act as a key point of contact for customers, discussing their requirements, providing product and technical advice, preparing quotes, negotiating pricing and closing sales.
This is a hands-on, commercially focused role suited to someone proactive, organised and eager to exceed targets. You will need excellent communication skills, persistence and the ability to work efficiently within a fast-paced sales environment.
Ideally, you will have a background in B2B sales, and existing knowledge of computer hardware would be advantageous, although it is not essential. More important is that you are confident in approaching customers, building rapport and developing long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships.
Your Responsibilities
- Overseeing the sale of refurbished enterprise IT hardware, including servers, workstations, switches and related equipment.
- Communicating with customers to understand their needs and highlight the value of suitable products.
- Providing product and technical advice where appropriate.
- Negotiating prices, sending quotes and closing sales.
- Maximising value from new leads generated through inbound channels, including email and phone enquiries.
- Re-establishing relationships with dormant customers and lapsed accounts through outbound calls, networking and marketing campaigns.
- Arranging and attending introductory customer meetings by phone or video call.
- Liaising with internal departments to manage orders through to completion.
- Updating and maintaining the CRM.
- Analysing customer and sales data to identify trends within the industry and customer base.
- Keeping up to date with relevant hardware developments.
- Working closely with the Sales Manager and wider Sales, E-commerce, Trade and Products teams.
What We’re Looking For
- B2B sales experience, preferably within the technology industry.
- A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Strong commercial acumen.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- A professional yet approachable manner.
- The ability to build rapport with customers and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Excellent computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office and ERP/CRM software.
- A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
- An interest in IT hardware, refurbished technology or the circular economy.
Why Join Us?
- £28,000-£30,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Uncapped bonus scheme.
- 30 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with service.
- Pension scheme.
- Life assurance at three times salary.
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and GP24 access.
- Specsavers eyecare benefits.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Employee perks, including discounts, cycle-to-work and tech/home schemes.
Location & Working Hours
The role is based at our facility in the beautiful village of Ribchester, PR3 3XL.
Due to limited public transport, having your own transport is recommended.
This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Interested? Apply Today!
If you’re a commercially minded sales professional who enjoys building customer relationships, growing accounts and exceeding targets, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Preston PR3 3XL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Can you provide an example of a time when you exceeded sales targets? How did you achieve this?
- How do you identify and pursue new sales opportunities in a competitive market? How do you stay motivated to hit your sales goals?
Experience:
- Direct sales: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Preston PR3 3XL
