Business Development and Account Manager

A rare opportunity to work for an innovative organisation has arisen in the Swindon area, working two days from home three days office, as a Business Development / Account Manager. The role will involve: Developing relationships with prospective clients and their 3rd parties Keeping in regular contact with clientele – developing in to sales opportunities Full understanding the client's needs and motivation for finding a new supplier Visiting sites and existing stores to source necessary information Coordinating the return to the client – ( costings, drawings, prototype) Responding to and handling sales leads Working with internal teams, including the estimating team, regarding pricing Working with our key suppliers and designers on pricing, obtaining samples, prototyping etc Working with the project managers re prototype installation / presentation neededEssentials Proven track record of relationship building with clients, suppliers and internal staff Proven track record of converting sales Excellent communication skills, liaising at all levels Ability / willingness to travel (must have full Uk driving licence and access to a vehicle) High IT literacy Excellent attention to detail Ability to understand construction drawings and technical product drawingsBeneficial also, but not essential: Experience experience working with large international retailers / experience working with commercial interior design agencies Estimating / pricing experienceBenefits 28 days holiday plus Christnas and New Year off Bonus Car allowance Company pension Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment