Sales Account Manager

Sales Account Manager
Salary £38,000-£45,000 (based on experience) plus uncapped commission - OTE £70,000
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 individual 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 managementMaintain extensive knowledge of current market conditionsFace to face meetings with prospective and current clientsFollowing up on leads which you will generate and have providedProspecting and acquiring new trade business accountsResearch organizations and reach out to the appropriate personQuoting for and winning orders for Hotel Bedroom FurnitureReporting on accounts progress to managementPhone calls to establish prospective clients to generate leads
Essential Skills & qualification
An ambitious, determined, self-starterTenacity and drive to seek new business and exceed targetsWillingness to learn about hotel furnitureUK driving licence & willing to travel throughout the UKExperience of selling furniture is preferred but it is not essential.Excellent telephone manner and strong verbal and written communication skillsCompetent 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.
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