IT Account Manager (MSP, Infrstructure Solutions) in Preston

Do you have an MSP business development background but feel unappreciated? Do you like working in a small/medium-sized business where you can access the owners and share your opinions? Do you want a bit of freedom to be creative and make a real difference for your customers?

If you're an IT Account Manager and ready to take over some hot client accounts and develop business, this is for you. You will begin with a very low "cover your costs" target to get up to speed and have plenty of time to settle in with no pressure. My client is a well-established IT reseller & MSP (Managed Services Provider) based in East Lancashire. They partner with leading IT brands such as Microsoft, HP, Dell, StarWind, Acronis, and Cisco/Meraki. Their goal is to help customers nationwide use technology to succeed in a way that works for their business.

You will join an Account Manager, be given hot, active clients, and be able to sell their extensive range of services to new businesses as well as increase our capabilities with existing customers. You will also be given proactive marketing backup campaigns, supported by a telesales team booking appointments and also by the Vendors. Some remote working would be available following a successful probation period, and you must be able to commute to East Lancashire and be office-based 4/5 ratio.

Job Types: Full-time & Permanent with a competitive salary up to £45k with uncapped commission.

Responsibilities:

• Researching potential customers to shape and build new business revenue.
• Growing new business through effective communication methods, including cold calling, customer meetings, social media, and working with our Marketing Manager to nurture these relationships.
• Working towards your KPIs through developing market understanding, building relationships, and networking.
• Providing effective account management to support your customers' technology strategy, implementation, and future requirements.
• Collaborating with your sales team, cross-functional teams, and external partners to help develop a rich customer experience.

Requirements:

• Have a passion for sales and a proven track record in IT solution sales/MSP environment (Preferred).
• Demonstrate a keen entrepreneurial flair and the desire to build and expand your client base.
• Be outgoing and motivated, who is a quick learner, and very organised.
• Develop sales strategies with key vendors and team members.
• Show an enthusiasm to learn and develop your knowledge of new and emerging technologies.
• Have a high level of verbal and written communication skills.
• Be willing to build solid relationships internally and with potential new clients.
• Full driving license.

Tech Stack background that's desirable:

• Azure - cloud services.
• Infrastructure, cyber solutions, managed services.
• O365, Hyper-converged, storage, VMWare, Cisco, Dell, HPE, Sonicwall, Sophos, Starwind, Utanics, Auba, Muraki.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £45k.
• Un-capped commission.
• Low-target focused working environment to eliminate constant pressure.
• On-site parking.
• Company events.
• Company pension.
• Sick pay – following successful probation.
• Birthday holiday – following successful probation.
• Health Cash Plan + Private Health Insurance benefit scheme – following successful probation.
• Smart casual dress.
• Earn extra holiday days following 2 years of continuous service (1 extra day per year to a maximum of 5).