Sales Account Manager

Business Development & Account Executive £32,000 + £6,000 car allowance + bonus | Permanent | Full-time We are looking for a driven and personable Business Development & Account Executive to join an established and successful business. Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will be responsible for winning new customers, growing sales and developing long-term relationships with an existing customer portfolio. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys the challenge of new business development but also understands the importance of excellent account management and customer retention. The Role * Develop new business by identifying and approaching prospective customers * Arrange and attend customer and prospect visits * Build strong, long-term relationships with existing customers * Manage and grow an existing customer portfolio * Identify opportunities to increase sales through upselling and account development * Achieve agreed individual sales targets and business objectives * Provide a consistently high level of customer service * Respond promptly to customer enquiries and sales requests * Maintain accurate records and track sales performance * Keep up to date with products, industry developments and sales techniques * Work closely with colleagues across the business to ensure customers receive an excellent service About You We are looking for someone who is: * Highly organised and efficient, with excellent attention to detail * A confident communicator with strong follow-up skills * Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently * Professional, reliable and commercially aware * Assertive and confident when developing new business * Flexible and able to communicate effectively at all levels * A genuine new business hunter who also enjoys developing existing accounts * Target-driven and motivated by achieving results Experience selling to contract caterers, hotels and restaurants, would be advantageous but is not essential. What's on Offer? * £32,000+ basic salary, depending on experience * £6,000 per annum car allowance * Bonus scheme after qualifying period * 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays * Company pension * Employee discount * Discounted/free food * On-site/free parking * Canteen * Company events * Additional leave If you are an enthusiastic sales professional who enjoys winning new business, building relationships and growing customer accounts, we'd love to hear from you. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: From £32,000 per year Additional pay: Bonus scheme