Graduate Account Manager

Job Description

This leading UK distributor of chemicals to a global customer base of household names are looking for an ambitious Graduate Account Manager to join their expanding solvents unit covering the Midlands Area.This is a career opportunity which involves looking after an existing set of customer accounts, maximizing sales whilst building and maintaining lasting customer relationships. The role of Account Manager will also require identification of new business potential and subsequent sales development.Do you have a Chemistry or Chemical Engineering related Degree and looking to utilise your knowledge in a commercial roleAre you looking for an exciting challenge, working for a growing, successful and innovative company where your hard work and creativity is valued highlyIn the role of Graduate Account Manager, you will need to be based in the Midlands however be happy and willing to work from the companys Head Office in Runcorn for up to 6 months, where you will receive full training (accommodation will be provided during the working week for the training period). A full Driving Licence is required as is the desire to work autonomously and be driven to personally develop to achieve success in this account management role.Details * Competitive salary plus performance based, quarterly and annual bonus* Location: Covering the Midlands* Permanent - Full time (35 hours per week)* Company car, mobile phone and laptop after training periodSkills & Experience* University Degree - Chemistry or Chemical Engineering* Previous experience in a field-based sales role would be beneficial* Experience in the Chemicals sector is required* Full UK Driving Licence* Highly motivated and proactive with strong commercial acumen* Desire to deliver exceptional customer service* Excellent planning, organisation and problem-solving skills* Good presentation, written and communication skillsTHE ACCOUNT MANAGER ROLE * Promote a range of solvents and services to current and prospective customers* Look for new customers to sell new and existing products* Deal with customer enquiries, orders and pricing queries* Manage and update the CRM customer database system* Arrange and plan customer visits; produce visit reports* Be well organised and maximise the potential in the sales area* Prepare quotations/respond to price requests* Respond to sample and information requests quickly* Meet/exceed agreed monthly, quarterly and annual sales and performanceTo apply for this role, please apply with an up to date CV detailing how your experience matches the requirement of the role.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. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide specific feedback to applicants who are not successful. Key Appointments UK Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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