We’ve got ambitious plans to grow our business and are looking for a skilled national account manager to lead the charge. Reporting to the sales director, you’ll be the go-to between Carwood and our high-profile accounts across the UK and Europe; building relationships, prioritising customer satisfaction, promoting new products and services and ultimately driving revenue and profitability. To do this, you’ll need a customer-focused mindset, with decisive thinking, creative problem-solving and strong negotiating and interpersonal skills.
What you’ll do:
* Deliver revenue and profitability targets for the UK and Europe, in line with the company’s business plan
* Negotiate national account business contracts to establish growth and a stronger customer/supplier partnership
* Lead the creation of proposals, business plans and presentations to national accounts
* Work with relevant functions to ensure successful and timely delivery of products/services to customers
* Identify and execute business growth opportunities across both the region and product portfolio
* Seek new ways to consistently deliver a positive customer experience
* Manage customer enquiries and complaints in a timely manner
* Report key metrics to senior management, as required
* Support the creation and implementation of effective marketing strategies to promote Carwood’s products and services
* Monitor and identify market trends, competitors and new sales leads
* Hold regular sales development meetings to help progress the offer in line with budget expectations
* Embrace Carwood values and culture at all times
What we’re looking for:
* A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a regional or national account management role
* Hold or willing to work towards a Higher National Certificate or Batchelors Degree in Sales & Marketing, or a related field
* Good grasp and technical awareness of Carwood’s products and services
* A customer-first approach
* Proficiency in MS Office, in particular Excel and PowerPoint
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Creative problem-solving abilities
* Good organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
* Flexibility to travel within the UK and overseas
* Proven negotiating skills with a history of delivering numbers
* Excellent decision making and leadership skills
* Good working attitude
What’s in it for you:
* Competitive salary
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Life cover at 3 times base salary
* Pension with employer contributions at 5% after 12 months
* Company car allowance
* On-the-job training and career development
* Access to wellbeing support
* Paid leave for reservists
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