Area account manager

Area Account Manager - GBP30k/GBP40k + OTE GBP60k (uncapped) + Company Car + share buy in scheme! (Basingstoke, Reading, Slough, M4. M3 corridor) Do you want to join a rapidly expanding, award-winning PLC company that offers amazing benefits? This brand-new opportunity offers competitive salary of up to GBP40k basic + OTE GBP60k (uncapped), Company Car / allowance, 25 days holiday, pension to 5%, share buy in scheme, retail discounts, Laptop, Phone, 1 day volunteering paid for (per year) + much more! We are looking for an ambitious, motivated Area Account Manager / Business Development Manager who gets a real buzz from growing large existing client accounts (70%) targeting converting new clients (30%) You will be appointed your own dedicated Internal Account Manager to help manage your clients. You will be working for one of the UK rsquo;s largest independent wholesalers covering the Hospitality, Catering, Education and Contract cleaning sectors. This is a home-based role with weekly office visits in Ringwood, Dorset. Responsibilities of the Area Account Manager: * Maintain good, solid existing customer relationships * Maximise sales to individual accounts to achieve sole supply * Introduce new products to customers where applicable and extend the product * Prepare quotations and subsequently convert potential customers into new accounts * Liaise with customer service support, purchasing and credit control when necessary. Skills Characteristics of the Area Account Manager: * Ambitious, motivated, enthusiastic * Proven experience in a similar role * Outstanding communication skills * Excellent ability to build relationships What rsquo;s in it for you? * Competitive salary up to GBP40k + OTE GBP60k (uncapped) * Mon- Friday 8:00am ndash; 5:30pm * Company Car (or allowance) /Laptop/Phone * 5% Share buy in scheme * 1 day volunteering per year (paid) * Free Parking * 25 days holiday+ Bank Holidays * Pension Auto-enrolment after probation * Friendly working environment * Staff Xmas Party * Regular Social Event * Products available at cost