Internal Account Manager - B2B Sales and Wholesale

Bridgewater Resources UK ,
Poole, Dorset
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £18,000 per annum

Overview

The UK's largest plumbing, heating and bathroom wholesaler, supplying 8,000 customers with over 12,500 products nationwide, is looking for an Internal Account Manager to join their already thriving sales team based at the company's Poole office. The Opportunity The company you'll be joining have been established for over 50 years, offering the most comprehensive range of products within the plumbing and heating sector. Providing independent merchants and retailers a one stop shop, next day delivery service solution to support their businesses, they have an excellent reputation in the industry and a large and well-established existing customer base. They currently turnover c.£300 million a year and continue to grow while operating from distribution centres throughout the UK. The business has recently been acquired by a successful UK wholesale and distribution group, expanding the group's turnover to c.£920 million. Joining their well-established team as an Internal Account Manager, you will: Have ownership over your own existing customer accounts and ensure your relevant contacts are proactively considered on a regular basis Build strong relationships with your customer accounts whilst developing a comprehensive portfolio of products suitable to them Be the office support to your Area Sales Manager, in turn they will support you in your task to grow the business to its full potential Grow customer turnover by thinking 'outside the box' and innovating sales strategies to grow profit Be a good administrator to a high standard, being organised and able to document interactions with clients Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm (inc. 1 hour lunch) Rewards As well as support and direction in your role and being part of a fantastic, knowledgeable team, you will receive: Starting salary between £18,000 - £22,000 per annum (depending on experience) The opportunity to earn a lucrative and achievable bonus An enjoyable and positive office environment Training and shadowing a senior team member The opportunity to build a career with a large well-respected group of companies who look after and value their employees Requirements We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic individual who: Has strong communication and interpersonal skills Is able to proactively show a keen desire to go the extra mile to provide each client a tailored individual experience Is able to demonstrate your previous success of working as part of a team Is money-motivated and has a desire to work towards targets Is adaptable and flexible to work alongside the business as it evolves Is excited about the opportunity to work as part of a multi-site operation Is PC literate and happy to learn and professionally develop Previous similar work experience may not be necessary providing you have the underlying skill sets that we are looking for. Think you have what it takes? Submit your application today to find out more