Sales Account Manager

Manpower UK are supporting our reputable client who are looking for a dynamic, experienced Account Manager/Sales Executive to sell conveyor equipment into the construction industry. You will need to be flexible in your approach to travel and attending trade shows. This is a customer facing role where we expect a high level of communication skill and being able to listen to customer needs and requirements.
In brief - job description:

• Maintain and increase sales
• Account manage existing clients
• Reach and exceed the targets and goals set
• Establish & maintain your customer base including maintaining relationships by keeping contact and visiting customer where required
• Servicing the needs of existing customers
• Increasing business opportunities through various routes to market
• Developing sales strategies
• Dealing with major customer accounts as well as smaller accounts
• Collecting customer feedback and market research
• Reporting to Financial Director with monthly KPI's
• Keep up to date with products and competitors
• Demonstrate machinery to customers when required
• Follow up effectively on all incoming sales leads to ensure a maximum conversion ratio
• Ensure the sales department runs as effectively and efficiently as possible
• Make proactive calls and onsite visits to gain new business
• Plan customer deliveries
• Update CRM with progress
• Meet agreed goals and objectives in a timely manner

Ideally applicants would have worked within the rental/hire industry but any Sales experience within equipment sales to the construction industry will be considered.
Please send your CV in the first instance.