Job Description
Role: Account Manager
Location: Yeovil, England
Industry: Packaging
Salary: £45000 plus bonus
We Help Recruit are looking to recruit an Account Manager working within the Packaging Industry with the necessary drive, enthusiasm, ambition, and commitment to join our client's team. Offering a competitive salary on a permanent basis covering Somerset, Dorset, and Bristol.
About Our Client
Our client is a UK-based company specialising in the production of high-quality packaging products. With a strong presence in the industry, they have built their reputation on delivering reliable and effective solutions for a wide range of applications.
The Role
As an Account Manager, you will focus on implementing a sales strategy within a specific territory to achieve annual sales goals, maximising profitability through efficient planning and effective account management. Key duties include:
1. Developing a sales plan.
2. Maintaining customer relationships.
3. Providing technical support.
4. Reporting on market trends and opportunities.
5. Assisting with debt collection (occasionally).
6. Supporting marketing efforts (occasionally).
Account Manager Responsibilities
1. Establish a sales development plan for the territory, exploiting the full potential from both existing and prospective accounts to achieve sales objectives.
2. Organise the most economical sales plan, ensuring maximum use of available selling time with minimum expense.
3. Promote and project a first-class company image by providing competent technical advice, handling enquiries and orders, and troubleshooting as required.
4. Follow up on quotations and report on the status of all major negotiations and future opportunities.
5. Maintain awareness of market/customer needs and competitor activities, summarising these in a monthly report.
6. Compile and maintain accurate customer records.
7. Set personal standards of discipline, integrity, and work rate to command respect from colleagues and customers.
8. Establish good working relationships with all company personnel to maintain high employee morale.
9. Assist with the collection of debts when requested (occasionally).
10. Attend and participate fully at sales meetings (occasionally).
11. Support company marketing initiatives as directed (occasionally).
Account Manager Requirements
1. Thorough knowledge of paper grades, packaging styles, and their practical applications.
2. Commercial knowledge to understand and evaluate customer requirements.
3. Interpersonal skills to develop rapport with customers and company staff.
4. Communication skills to present propositions and reports clearly and concisely.
5. Planning ability to maximise use of time.
Benefits
1. Company Laptop.
2. Company Phone.
3. Company Car.
4. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
5. More explained on application.
If you feel you would be a suitable candidate for the Account Manager position, apply now and one of our dedicated Recruitment team members will be in touch.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes and encourages applications from all backgrounds – they are happy to discuss any possible reasonable adjustments.
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