Regional Account Manager

JOB TITLE: Regional Account Manager
The COMPANY
We are working on behalf of Make UK - the leading trade association support organisation, dedicated to providing a range of business services to world leading manufacturing who can boast around a quarter of manufacturing businesses in the UK as members. Working on behalf of manufacturing in the UK they offer business services and a lobbying voice at the heart of the Government. As part of their commitment to excellence they offer employment, Law and HR consultancy, as well as Environment, Health & Safety training and development to all members. Make UK are looking for a Membership Manager.
The ROLE
Due to continued expansion an opportunity has arisen for a Regional Account Manager, an ambassadorial role, to look after the interests of the members across the Midlands and the East of England. The minutia of the role includes:
* You are the go-to for the members across the Midlands and East of England for pertinent, unique and insightful support.
* Network and attend conferences, seminars and forums at Chief Executive level.
* You will be expected to grow membership numbers - Identify and recruit new members.
* Generate leads and raise awareness for the wider Make UK business services.
* Lead and organise lead generation events for members and non-member targets.
* Develop a member engagement plan, including site visits.
* Lead local member connect activities and regional meetings and webinars regionally and nationally.
* Engage in external communications through social media and traditional channels to promote member interests.
* Assist the Region Director in political and governmental stakeholder activities to promote manufacturing interests.
The CANDIDATE
Our client is looking for a strong Account Manager with the following experience and attributes:
* Proven sales, account management and B2B skills are essential.
* Adept communicator, with some experience of public speaking and confident presentations skills.
* Events experience is desirable.
* Ability to prioritize tasks, excellent organizational skills, and effective time management.
* Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach.
* Ability to work from a home base or office as required, with regular weekly travel.
* Full driving license with access to transport for site visits and meetings.
* Proficiency in CRM systems, Excel, and Word
* Degree-level education or equivalent work-related experience
* Working knowledge of the local economy desirable
SALARY: £35000 - £40000 + £4225 car allowance plus a generous 30p per mileage allowance + company pay up to 8% matching pension contribution
LOCATION: Midlands
Birmingham
Leicester
Nottingham
Coventry
ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES: Sales Manager, Sales Account Manager, Field Sales, Membership Manager, Events Manager, manufacturing, B2B, Communications Executive, Communications Manager, Graduate, sales, Public Policy Manager, Marketing Manager.
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