At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work." Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients includes wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises. Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America. Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively Klipboard is a market leader in the development and provision of trading, financial and manufacturing software environments for specialist Distribution, Wholesale, Merchant, Retail, Automotive and Manufacturing industry sectors, addressing single or multi-branch operations, as well as catering for organisations with 'point-of-sale' showrooms and warehouses. As a professional sales account manager, you will split you time equally divided (50/50) between field based and office-based work selling our B2B and B2C automotive software to new customers covering the UK and Ireland Key Responsibilities: As a Salesperson, you will work alongside a team to build new client relationships by making outbound calls to automotive workshops and garages and speaking to business owners and decision makers. You will need to have excellent communication skills and will have the ability to be resourceful and use initiative when it comes to generating new leads. Many customers will only buy our products as a result of face to face calls, especially in Ireland therefore travel to Ireland and throughout the UK is therefore required. Key Responsibilities Responsible for creating and managing a pipeline of prospect customers Generating new business leads and qualifying information Contact potential new clients to sell our products and services Account manage the existing customer base Maintain and update accurate information on our CRM database Demonstrate the software online with customers Upsell additional services to existing clients Support sales and marketing activities as required, eg, shows and events Skills, Knowledge and Experience : To excel as a sales account manager, you will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience: Sales hungry person with experience of automotive/tyre garage sales environment Tenacious when faced with busy garage owners Confident establishing and building relationships Excellent organisational skills Personable and Friendly Target driven with a strong desire to succeed Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a thoroughly professional approach Ability to work under pressure Confident with Office 365 applications Strong interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills to build repot for customers and effectively convoy product and benefits Special Conditions A valid driving licence and passport is essential as travel will be required as part of the role Company Info You may also have seen from our recent posts that we are excited to begin sharing our new company name – Klipboard. Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is becoming Klipboard and our new brand is designed to bring together our expertise across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, transport management, manufacturing, and field service management. We have offices based across the world and we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing teams. Due to our growth over the last few years it is an exciting time to join us as we enter our next chapter At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work." Equal Opportunities As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation. If you require any help, adjustments and/or support during the interview and offer process then please advise our TA or HR team. Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every listed requirement. However, we recognise that skills and experience come in many forms, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every criterion. If you are passionate about this role and believe you have the right mindset and transferrable skills, we would love to hear from you To all recruitment agencies: Klipboard does not accept agency speculative resumes. At present we only accept CV’s from Agencies on our PSL who have been assigned specific position/s. Please do not forward resumes to our careers site or direct to Klipboard employee as this does not constitute an introduction and Klipboard retrospectively will not be liable for any candidate ownership or fees related to unsolicited resumes. If you wish to be considered for our PSL then please email global.TAkerridgecs.com however please note we receive a high volume of requests and we are unable to accept them all LI-Hybrid