Sales Account Manager
£45,000 - £55,000 basic (OTE c.£86,000)
Remote (Head office Hampshire)

JOB PURPOSE
​We are looking for an experienced, hard-working, ambitious individual who thrives on driving success to help meet my client’s sales goals. You will focus predominantly on the Gloucestershire area, however there will be an expectation of a head office visit to Andover periodically.

​ABOUT US
My client is on a mission to be the leading precision manufacturer, producing more effectively and efficiently than ever before.
​They continue to invest in cutting edge technology and are extremely proud of their significant growth trajectory.

​ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confident in securing/increasing orders with existing and new customers.
• Conduct research to identify new markets and generate new client accounts.
• Identifies opportunities to grow business with existing clients
• Prepare estimates based on customer engineering data.
• Coordinate with staff members working on the same account to ensure consistent service.
• Responsible for weekly sales figures updates against agreed targets.
• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after sales support.
• Build long term relationships with new and existing customers

​EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in Machining/ Precision Engineering would be hugely beneficial
• Previous experience as an accounts manager, business development manager, sales executive, in mechanical engineering
• Demonstrable experience of B2B sales
• Proven ability to understand the complexities of prismatic machining/turning and sub-contract operations of a part.
• Able to conduct statistical analysis and compile estimates, plans and forecasts
• A Valid UK Driving license for visits to clients and head office (Andover)

KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills for client relations
• Tenacity to seek new business from existing and new accounts
• Driven to achieve/exceed sales targets
• Exceptional communication skills; both verbally and in writing
• Proven capability to work well as part of a team and a collaborative approach to work
• Proven capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Confident in their own abilities, strong analytical skills, and proficient at undertaking research to manage sales and generate new business
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines

WHAT WE OFFER

Salary £86k OTE per annum

Remote/Hybrid-working

25 days holiday (increasing on length of service) + public holidays

Company Social Events

Pension + Life Assurance

Company laptop & mobile phone provided

Cycle to Work

Business Mileage allowance

On-site parking

Facilities ideally located, within easy walking distance of Whitchurch/ Andover Station

Please contact Cat at i2i Recruitment for further information