Extension Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with Smurfit Kappa, Europe’s number 1 producer of corrugated packaging. Display UK, a part of the Smurfit Kappa group, deliver highly creative point of sale marketing solutions to prestigious worldwide brands. Withcore values of Authenticity, Integrity and Respect, this is a choice employer who are experiencing a period of growth and have ambitious plans for further future expansion.
They are currently recruiting for a Client Development Manager who will have a UK remit and will report into sites based in Northamptonshire and Yorkshire. This UK wide role will provide an opportunity for you to join a leading business who not only has their own individual identity but is also part of a successful global group offering an array of opportunities. This fast-paced environment will suit an experienced Client Development Manager with the ability to nurture a sales pipeline through to project completion.
About the Company
Display UK are passionate about their people and invest heavily in the training and development of their staff at every level. They care for their employees & customers in equal measure and are serious about sustainability & the environmental impact of its products & processes.
About the Client Development Manager Role
As the Client Development Manager, you will acquire new customers across the whole of the UK, nurture existing ones, and drive business growth.
Other responsibilities of the Client Development Manager include:
Expanding the customer base, identifying sales opportunities, and optimising marketing strategies.
Work closely with new and existing customers, building lasting relationships & actively managing their projects through to completion.
Develop a pipeline of direct display users, foster intercompany relationships, and enhance structural design to gain a competitive edge.
Manage account portfolios' budget expectations.
About You
As the Client Development Manager, you will be an experienced client manager with the confidence to develop and nurture long term relationships with a range of customers across the UK.
Other requirements of the Client Development Manager include:
You will ideally be degree qualified with post graduate experience in a related field
Knowledge of POS or retail display units will be highly advantageous
Experience driving new business development with existing and new customers
Demonstrable experience of managing current accounts within a territory
Strong consultative sales approach
Proven experience project managing technical projects from initial enquiry through to completion
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