As an Account Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving sales efforts within the East Midlands region. Your primary mission will be to manage and expand a diverse customer base, ensuring that every client receives exceptional service and support. This dynamic role combines relationship-building with strategic sales initiatives, allowing you to make a significant impact on the business.
About Our Client:
They are dedicated to delivering chemistry-based solutions for a better life today and a better world tomorrow. With a global presence, they supply chemicals and offer technical expertise across various material science industries. Their innovative and collaborative environment encourages creativity and the sharing of ideas, ensuring they provide top-notch services to our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing Customer Relationships: Oversee a diverse customer base within your designated sales territory, conducting regular site visits and virtual meetings to maintain strong, productive relationships.
- Technical Support: Serve as the primary resource for customers, providing the technical support they need to succeed.
- Collaboration: Work closely with equipment partners to enhance sales and engage in cross-functional projects as needed.
- Opportunity Development: Build and manage an opportunity pipeline, identifying new business opportunities and value-added services.
- Market Feedback: Relay market insights to management, contributing to the overall business strategy.
- Sales Analysis: Analyse sales data, perform gap analysis, and prepare monthly sales reports to ensure growth targets are met.
- Account Growth: Develop and execute account plans, working towards key performance indicators and maximising account potential.
Your Background:
Essential:
- Prioritization & Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Self-Starter: Proactive and able to work independently, meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Team Player: Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with a knack for collaboration.
Nice to Have:
- Educational Background: Degree in a Life Science-related field.
- IT Skills: Familiarity with Microsoft Office packages, especially Excel and Word.
- Adaptability: Ability to quickly adjust to changing market conditions and pivot strategies as needed.
- Experience in Chemical Distribution: Prior experience in the chemical distribution industry is advantageous.
- Sales Experience: A proven track record of success in a commercial sales role.
What's On Offer:
- £40k-£45k salary.
- Field and office-based role with home working flexibility.
- Company vehicle.
- Flexible working arrangements around core hours of 9 am – 5 pm.
- Opportunities for career development.
- Generous holiday allowance with a buy/sell holiday scheme.
- Volunteering days.
Pivt Group LTD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.