Outside Account Manager - Peterborough - up to £40,000 + Company car
Our Client is a dynamic and progressive metals and plastic distributor. They are looking for an Outside Account Manager to join their team in Peterborough.
Key responsibilities of the Account Manager:
- Reviews market analysis and determines customer needs, potential volume, pricing schedule.
- Develops accounts sales campaigns.
- Proactively contacts customers and maintains relationships with those who have existing and business development opportunities and/or have had a history of purchasing from our sister company.
- Travel to customer sites to meet with appropriate stakeholders.
- Increase sales and average order size by means of cross-selling, up-selling and value add services such as fabrication, processing, polishing etc.
- Manage customer needs and ensure a high level of customer service.
- Negotiate terms appropriately to close deal.
- Obtains and relates customer, service and inventory data to appropriate Manager.
- Prepares appropriate reports in agreed format and to agreed timescales.
- Work with the Vice President Europe (Specialty Distribution or Aerospace) and Business Development Manager to help organise global exhibitions.
- Manage and maintain in-house CRM system keeping compressive records of activities.
- Clearly communicate progress against agreed targets in format agreed.
- Forecast and track key account metrics.
- Assist with challenging customer requests.
- Liaise with internal sales team to ensure customers needs are managed appropriately
Key skills of the Account Manager:
- At least 2 years proven account management experience ideally in commercial / aerospace sectors / metals industry
- Tenacious and highly motivated and able to work individually or in a team
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal
- Ability to influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organisation
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Salary up to £40,000 plus company car
Peterborough office - office based when not out visiting customers.
23 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 28 with service
Pension 5% employee contribution, 3% employer (rises with service max 8%)
Life assurance after 3 months service
Income protection after 3 months service
Employee Assistance Programme
24hr GP service
Discount portal
Free car parking
Account manager, sales, metal, plastic, commercial, aerospace, account management
Outside Account Manager employer: The Work Shop Resourcing Ltd
Join a prestigious Aerospace company in Verwood as a Despatch Manager, where you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to high standards, this role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team while ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Enjoy competitive salary packages and a culture that values accountability and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful career growth.
Contact Details:
The Work Shop Resourcing Ltd Recruitment Team
