A successful and well-established family run Educational Supplies business is currently looking to hire a highly driven and strategic Key Account Director. This a key role as part of a leading player in the Educational Supplies sector at the forefront of the industry for over 50 years.
With a client base that exceeds 2,000 across London and the South East already, the vision over the next two years is to grow through winning new clients nationally and expanding current customer value with a range of over 15,000 products.
You would be responsible for managing and growing sales primarily through face to face interactions, focussing on driving revenue through strategic engagement with key prospects and major accounts, including multi-academy trusts.
Offering an attractive salary up to £70,000 with generous commission of up to £30,000 plus company car. Permanent full-time role, remote working flexibility with occasional visits to the company's Colchester HQ.
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The Role
- Build, manage, and grow relationships with key prospects and major accounts, including multi-academy trusts and other high-value clients
- Regular communication with clients via phone and face to face meetings, identify needs and provide tailored solutions
- Prepare and deliver sales presentations, tenders and proposals to potential and existing clients
- Develop and execute strategic account plans to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction
- Develop and implement regional sales strategies in collaboration with the senior leadership team
- Work closely with internal teams such as marketing, customer service, and product development to ensure a seamless client experience
- Mentor and coach sales representatives in the region to enhance their performance, focusing on best practices in customer engagement, sales techniques, and product knowledge
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Required Experience
- Significant experience working within a fast-paced, multi-category, consumable products sales environment
- Proven experience in strategic account management and sales, proven track record of exceeding sales targets
- Previous experience in submitting tenders and complex quotations
- Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to develop and inspire sales people around you
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong customer focus
- Strategic thinking with the ability to analyse data and make informed decisions
- Competent with CRM processes and experienced level of Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to drive - You must have a Driving Licence with no more than 6 points
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The Package
- Attractive salary of up to £70,000 plus generous commission plan of up to £30,000 and company car/allowance
- Remote working flexibility. Co-working space available if required.
- Your own dedicated sales territory with a mix of key prospects and major existing customers
- Sales Induction Programme when you join to ensure you are set up with the knowledge and tools to succeed
- Ongoing support and coaching from both internal and external sources, free access to LinkedIn Learning
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