Regional Account Development Manager

Job Description

Are you looking to further your career by moving into Field Sales if so we may have the solution to your search as we are assisting a Major Worldwide Manufacturer in their search for their future stars!This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has worked in previous sales environments either in an internal or external role and is looking to develop their career or someone who believes sales is their future career.The Company Our Client is a global manufacturer with sales, distribution and warehousing facilities across Europe, USA, Mexico, Canada, China, Australia and the United Kingdom, offering unrivalled value to their customers through their strong portfolio of brands.With over 3,000 employees across 12 countries, our Client believes that their people are the cornerstone of their success and are committed to providing exceptional career opportunities and professional development opportunities, coupled with competitivesalaries and benefits to those who join them.The Opportunity Our Clients are seeking an individual who can demonstrate drive and tenacity and has the ambition to develop their career with the support of a highly regarded and rapidly growing brand.As a Regional Account Development Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing sales with existing accounts along with the development of new business by managing all sales activities in a specific geographical region, ensuring qualityand consistency of product and service delivery giving you the opportunity to build an excellent working knowledge of our Clients products and customers which will form the foundation for continued training and development in your Field Sales career.Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Present and sell our Clients products and services to current and potential distribution partners and end users
• Support national accounts and increase national account activity
• At a local level, increase the independent distributor customer base
• Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets
• Follow up and convert new business leads and referrals resulting from field and marketing activities
• Identify, contact and develop sales prospects
• Deliver and communicate any company brand-building or marketing activity messages
• Build and nurture positive customer relationships along with quickly identifying and resolving customer concerns
• Prepare and analyse status reports on sales activity and agreed on key performance indicators
• Communicate new product and service opportunities as well as competitor information
• Coordinate and proactively communicate within the company to accomplish the work required to achieve sales
• Participate in marketing events such as trade shows, seminars and telemarketing events
• Engage with Credit Control when needed to ensure prompt payment of local accounts
• Provide on-the-job training when required
• Participate in company critical activity if required such as new business and range review rollout or stock take
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the line manager

Requirements of the role

• You must have a good level of education including GCSE Mathematics and English
• Be competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Be self-motivated, organised and able to adapt quickly to changing demands
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills and interpersonal skills are required to interact with all levels of the UK team and customers
• Ability to build excellent relationships
• Willingness to accept new responsibilities
• Be a team player, achieving the common goal at the forefront of your mind at all times
• Positive attitude and a growth mindset
• Previous work experience would be an advantage
• Be well presented in personal appearance
• Hold a valid full Driving Licence as the role involves frequent UK travel

TrainingFull product training will be provided along with a structured training plan to assist you in your career developmentLocation/Area East of EnglandSalary Competitive + Excellent Results Driven Reward Scheme Benefits Company Car, Laptop, Mobile Phone, Company Pension, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays