Sales Account Manager - Key Appointments (UK) Ltd : Job Details

Are you an experienced Account Manager with a background in the chemicals industry? This leading business strives to deliver chemistry-based solutions for a better life today and a better world tomorrow. As an Account Manager, you will be the driving force behind their sales efforts in the East Midlands region. Your primary mission will be to manage and expand your customer base, ensuring that every client receives exceptional service and support. This is a dynamic role that combines relationship-building with strategic sales initiatives, offering you the opportunity to make a significant impact. What our client can offer you:

• Field & Office Based with home working (East Midlands)
• Competitive Salary
• Company Car
• Flexible working around core hours of 9am – 5pm
• Career development opportunities
• Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell holiday scheme.
• Volunteering days

What You Will Be Doing:

• Managing Customer Relationships: Oversee a diverse customer base within your designated sales territory, conducting regular site visits and virtual meetings to maintain strong, productive relationships.
• Technical Support: Act as the go-to resource for your customers, providing them with the technical support they need to succeed.
• Collaboration: Work closely with equipment partners to boost sales and engage in cross-functional projects as needed.
• Opportunity Development: Build and manage an opportunity pipeline, identifying new business opportunities and added value services.
• Market Feedback: Relay market insights to the Business Director, contributing to the overall business strategy.
• Sales Analysis: Analyse sales data, perform gap analysis, and prepare monthly sales reports to keep our growth trajectory on track.
• Account Growth: Develop and execute account plans, working towards key performance indicators and maximising account potential.

Your background:

• Prioritisation & Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-Starter: Proactive and able to work independently, meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Team Player: Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with a knack for collaboration.
• Adaptability: Able to quickly adjust to changing market conditions and pivot strategies as needed.
• Experience in Chemical Distribution: Prior experience in the chemical distribution industry will set you up for success in this role.
• Sales Experience: A track record of success in a commercial sales role.
• Educational Background: Degree- Life Science related would be a bonus
• IT Skills: Familiarity with Microsoft packages, especially Excel and Word.

A bit about the company:Headquartered in the UK, our client supplies chemicals and offers technical knowledge worldwide for a range of material science industries. They offer an innovative, inspiring, and truly creative environment where they motivate and encourage brand new ideas, contributing to providing the best of the best commercial services to their clients. As part of the 2M Group of Companies they are a friendly team with an innovative culture that works together to get things done. They trust everyone equally and fairly and encourage our people to be truly creative and think outside the box. Please apply with an up-to-date CV.  If shortlisted, our client will contact you to discuss the role and your experience further. Key Appointments UK Ltd will assess your suitability for the role based on the information contained in your CV and application. This includes skills, experience, education, and location.  By applying for this role, you give consent for your CV to be processed by Key Appointments for recruitment purposes only. We often work with third parties who may contact you about this role. Our full Privacy Policy is available at key-appointments