Hygiene/Janitorial Sales and Account Manager

Job Type: Full Time Permanent Position

Company Head Office Location: Leicester

Primary Work Location: Hybrid – Leicester Head Office/Home Office/ Mobile

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 + Car Allowance, + Regional Profit Sharing Bonus Scheme

Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Start Date: Immediate (subject to notice periods)

SALES and ACCOUNT MANAGER

Our client  is a long standing, successful organisation that continues to grow year on year.

As a Sales and Account Manager, you will report to the Head of Account Management.

As a Sales and Account Manager, you will generally be mobile based, with at least one day per week at Head Office depending on scheduling.

The position is the management and growth of existing accounts, with potentially obtaining new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

You will…

• Focus on your Client base to ensure satisfaction levels are always maintained.

• You will be responsible for approximately 80 accounts, together with supporting national accounts.

• Maintain a body of longstanding Client relationships whilst developing and nurturing their business.
• Maximise the generation of profitable sales and achieve required sales/profit.
• Manage the customer relationship.
• Maximise sales by ensuring the highest possible levels of sales and service including individual customer attention and the negotiation of the best possible sales terms.
• Work closely with operational colleagues to ensure that account execution is in line with customer expectations.
• Start new relationships with new clients and prospect opportunities.
• Support the Head of Account Management, Sales Director and Customer Support Unit

The Candidate:

You will need…

• A strong understanding of how to promote products and manage customers (preferably experience selling janitorial to those responsible for Facility Management).
• The ability to plan and ensure that time is managed efficiently.
• Influencing and financial skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, infectiously enthusiastic attitude.
• A sales revenue driven focus.

In addition you will be…

• A fluent presenter and communicator.
• Able to negotiate trading terms in line with company policy.
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, with desirable experience using CRM/ERP Software).
• An excellent negotiator who can balance the requirements of both the company and the client to achieve desired results.
• Confident and articulate in all forms of communication and able to adapt their style to suit each situation or audience. 

In return we offer:

• Regional Profit Bonus Earning Potential
• Pension Scheme
• Car Allowance
• Fuel Card
• Tablet PC and Mobile phone
• Positive Career Path
• 28 Days Annual Leave (including BH)