Sales Account Executive

Reed ,
Bradford, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £18,000 per annum

Overview

Are you looking for a new challenge within your career? If so I am happy to let you know I am currently recruiting on behalf of a growing business within the Bradford/Halifax area for a Sales Account Executive. This role is accountable for establishing and developing a customer account base in the reseller market. Proactively managing the sales of the company products into the account base to exceed monthly profit targets and achieve Key Performance Indicators in line with the expectations set out by the business You will be given the opportunity to sell the widest range of product to a varied reseller base. From corporate refreshers, educational bundles, AV solutions and mobile phone roll outs. B2B sales offers you an ever changing, fast paced, exciting environment to excel and progress. Key Responsibilities Managing own performance against key performance indicators; including but not limited to Gross Profit, call activity, margin and traded accounts with the support of the Sales Manager Lead sourcing and qualifying new accounts with the potential to do business. Targeting and profiling potential leads to establish opportunities for new business and encourage new customers to open an account Building relationships with the key stakeholders in the account base - maintaining regular contact to Introduce new manufacturers, products and technologies to existing customers to achieve sales growth Developing and demonstrating industry leading product knowledge and proactively keeping abreast of new trends / products in the market by attending product and vendor training, researching and self-study Engaging the Sales Manager, vendors and / or the commercial team to identify and report large sales opportunities that may require additional support to secure business Identifying accounts with significant profit or product opportunity warranting additional support or focus and arranging visits for the BDM and / or Sales manager Working with the Sales Manager to review the factors affecting target achievement such as non-traders, stock availability and competition to revise the approach and take appropriate action where necessary Demonstrating high levels of motivation to drive towards targets on a daily, weekly and monthly basis ensuring consistently high levels of team morale Building internal relationships to encourage synergy with other departments such as Commercial, Customer Service and Credit Control Working towards performance objectives agreed with the Sales Manager and taking appropriate action on any feedback on performance Taking accountability for opportunities and training to develop skills, knowledge and behaviour according to the personal development plan (PDP) agreed with the Sales Manager Maintaining a high performing work ethic in line with company values and management expectations Resolving internal and external issues promptly and professionally - escalating to the Sales manager where necessary Using the internal systems to track performance Developing the skills to deliver ad hoc presentations where required such as covering for the Sales Manager or at customer meetings Essential Requirements Sales experience Strong relationship building skills Organised and able to manage time effectively If you believe this to be the role you are looking for please apply