Graduate Sales Account Manager (Food)

Have you graduated in the last 3 years with a bachelors or masters degree? Are you passionate about sales and looking to kickstart your career? They are looking to hire a Graduate B2B Account Manager. They will be given a full, structured training programme which rivals those of organisations far larger whilst having the opportunity to be recognised as making a real difference to the business. Their ideal candidate will be motivated by success and be competitive, along with looking to attain financial rewards for their efforts beyond their starting salary. You will have worked in a high call volume telesales/call centre position or similar, or have worked in a retail/hospitality environment where they have dealt with a high volume of customer queries and interactions. They will have obtained a 2:1 or above in a bachelor’s or masters degree in the last three years. In return, you can expect a strong benefits package and a competitive salary of c£30,000 + bonuses for year one (OTE c£35K), with potential earnings exceeding £60K within two years of employment. You will be based in recently renovated offices which provides the best opportunity for growth, to include meeting hubs, and break rooms complete with coffee machines! A 2:1 bachelors or masters degree in the last three years (all subjects considered) A real interest in building a career in sales, business development, or account management Friendly, confident, and professional when speaking with people over the phone Any previous customer-facing experience in a retail/hospitality Comfortable using computers and picking up new systems and software quickly Ready to learn, take on feedback, and develop skills in a fast-paced, fully office-based role Manage long term relationships with accounts you have brought into the business Take ownership of your own portfolio of customers, working to spot new sales opportunities and build long-term partnerships Offer helpful advice and solutions, guiding customers on the best options for their freight and logistics needs Stay curious and up to date with the latest trends in logistics and freight forwarding so you can provide the best possible service We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Full Time, Fully Office Based, Permanent The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.