Trainee Account Manager

Trainee Account Manager

We are recruiting for a Trainee Account Manager to join our Lichfield based client. The business specialise in the design and production of innovative vehicle safety and security products. Their products range from cameras and digital video recorders through to reverse parking solutions and their customers range from individuals and small businesses through to extensive fleet work. They are a rapidly growing business and are looking to extend their dedicated and focused team.

As a Trainee Account Manager you will need to have/be:

• Computer literate, including a proficiency with email and MS Office
• Good negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and administrative skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills with an ability to meet deadline
• An understanding of how to research and identify prospective customers
• Ability to work co-operatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and external agencies
• Ability to act and operate independently

Details:

• Salary: £24, 000 + commission
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
• Location: Lichfield
• Duration: Permanent

Role of Trainee Account Manager:

• Account management, including the identification of new sales opportunities
• Proactively prospecting new business and maximising sales
• Following up leads and converting into customer accounts
• Processing and scheduling of customer orders efficiently
• Raising sales orders ensuring accuracy
• Answering sales calls
• Always delivering the very best in customer service
• Liaising with warehouse in relation to stock
• Responding to email enquiries
• Building strong relationships with customers
• Building strong internal relationships
• Liaising with customers to update on delays/shortages/ delivery dates
• Completing general administration duties

Benefits of working as a Trainee Account Manager:

• 20 days plus bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme