At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage key accounts, identify challenges, and provide top-notch solutions.
- Company: Join RS, a global leader in innovative solutions with a diverse team.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health plans, remote work, and career progression.
- Other info: Join a company that values curiosity and offers excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic sales team making a real impact in various industries.
- Qualifications: Experience in field sales, strong communication skills, and a driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
This role is offered on a hybrid basis, which involves a combination of working field-based, visiting customer sites/our offices, and also remotely. Here at RS, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Account Manager to join our successful, innovative sales team. We are a company that takes great pride in the investment we make in our people, providing them with every chance to become a success. You will not stand-still in this role, and we will provide you with the training, support, and the opportunities for progression that you need to take your career further.
Spending a part of your time 'on the road', you will be the key point of contact for our customers covering the Preston/Lancaster/Blackburn region. These companies are incredibly varied, coming from a range of different industries and backgrounds. You will be working closely with these customers, looking to identify their challenges with a view to providing them with top in class solutions, taking your portfolio to the next level.
You will also work to:
- Identify and target revenue potential within your portfolio.
- Producing robust business plans that exceed sales and profit targets.
- Building a detailed understanding of the customers, markets, and competitors.
- Maintain and upkeep accurate customer records.
- Building coalitions across the business to support the delivery of sales targets including with the internal account managers.
What existing skills and experience will you need to be successful in this opportunity?
- Experience in a field-based sales role with account management responsibilities and exposure to working to KPIs and targets.
- You are open-minded, possessing the ability and willingness to embrace change.
- Someone who takes a solution-led approach to their work.
- You possess a proven ability in strategic thinking and planning.
- You are an excellent relationship builder.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Any Salesforce CRM or B2B experience would be a bonus!
- A driving licence is essential!
We’ve been solving industry problems for over 80 years. We turn the ‘what ifs’ into the ‘why nots’, the impossible into the possible. Our purpose? Making amazing happen for a better world. We offer service and product solutions to over 1.2 million customers globally, shipping a parcel every 2 seconds to over 130 countries. With over 800,000 stocked and 3 million unstocked products, we’re a trusted partner to the world’s leading industries. We’re looking for curious, driven, and empathetic professionals to join our journey. People who think differently, act with purpose, and want to make a real impact.
Rewards:
- Financial - pension/retirement; life assurance; salary finance (payroll deduction loan scheme).
- Wellbeing - medical plans; health screening; critical illness; disability insurance; holiday/paid time off; employee assistance programme; discounted gym/health club membership.
- Lifestyle - transportation assistance schemes (e.g., cycle to work, travel loans, car leasing); onsite catering/lunch vouchers; retail discounts.
- Spotlight – our global recognition programme provides a platform to highlight and recognise people role modelling our values.
Ready to Make Amazing Happen? Join c.9,000 colleagues and help us shape the future of our industry. Whoever you are, wherever you are — it all starts here. Apply now and make RS a part of your journey.
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At RS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training and progression opportunities, ensuring that you can thrive in your role as a Key Account Manager while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model in the vibrant Preston/Lancaster/Blackburn area. Join our diverse team and be part of a company that values your contributions and supports your journey towards success.
