Sales Account Manager

Sales Account Manager

Salary GBP38,000-GBP45,000 (based on experience) plus uncapped commission - OTE GBP70,000

Based in Leeds LS10, West Yorkshire

Permanent: Full Time

Profile

Our client, based on the outskirts of Leeds, has been established for over 25 years and is the largest specialist manufacturer of furniture for the UK Hospitality Industry. They manufacture and fit out Hotels with bespoke furniture for clients such as Hilton, Sheraton, IHG, Marriott & Hard Rock.

They are looking for a self-measured, proactive, results orientated, and loyal Sales Account Manager to join our sales team. If you have experience or a background working in the furniture industry through sales, estimating or designing this could be for you.

Job Purpose

• To account manage hotel groups and established customers to maximise future sales
• To win orders to supply furniture to prestigious hotel developments in the UK
• To build and maintain relationships with clients both existing and new.
• Develop client relationships ranging from international hotel groups & main contractors, to designers, hotel owners & project management companies.

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Reporting on accounts progress to management
• Maintain extensive knowledge of current market conditions
• Face to face meetings with prospective and current clients
• Following up on leads which you will generate and have provided
• Prospecting and acquiring new trade business accounts
• Research organizations and reach out to the appropriate person
• Quoting for and winning orders for Hotel Bedroom Furniture
• Reporting on accounts progress to management
• Phone calls to establish prospective clients to generate leads

Essential Skills & qualification

• An ambitious, determined, self-starter
• Tenacity and drive to seek new business and exceed targets
• Willingness to learn about hotel furniture
• UK driving licence & willing to travel throughout the UK
• Experience of selling furniture is preferred but it is not essential.
• Excellent telephone manner and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Competent computer skills, and experience with Excel and CRM software would be preferred.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

If you are self-motivated, flexible and are looking to progress within a fantastic company, then please send your cv to apply for this Sales Account Manager role.

This role has previously been advertised. please do not apply again as your details have already been considered

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