Senior Sales Account Manager

Location:

Hampshire

Salary: £35,000-£50,000 depending on experience

Hours:

Monday to Friday

Reference: ASPLIV

Our client, a leading UK metal stockholder, is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Senior Sales Account Manager to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in sales and account management, ideally within the metals or steel stockholding industry.

Candidates from similar distribution environments, such as electrical wholesale or distribution, will also be considered.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing customer relationships, maximising sales opportunities and driving business growth.

• Manage, develop and grow relationships with existing customer accounts.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities to increase revenue.
• Proactively generate sales through telephone, email and customer engagement.
• Prepare and negotiate quotations, ensuring competitive pricing and commercial profitability.
• Follow up on enquiries and quotations to maximise conversion rates.
• Identify opportunities to increase spend and expand existing customer accounts.
• Build a strong understanding of customer requirements, providing suitable products and solutions.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure orders are processed efficiently and customer expectations are met.
• Monitor market conditions, pricing and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth.
• Maintain accurate customer records, sales activity and pipeline information.
• Work towards agreed sales targets and contribute to the overall commercial success of the business.

• Previous experience in a sales or account management role within the metals or steel stockholding industry is highly desirable.
• Experience with in a similar distribution environment, such as engineering, manufacturing, electrical wholesale or distribution, will also be considered.
• Proven track record of developing customer accounts and generating revenue.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to negotiate pricing and maximise profitability.
• Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building and customer service skills.
• Proactive and commercially minded, with the ability to identify and pursue new opportunities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities.
• Target-driven approach with a focus on delivering results and building long-term customer relationships.

• Salary of £35,000-£50,000, depending on experience.
• Bi-annual bonus.
• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunity to join a leading UK metal stockholder.
• Excellent opportunity to develop existing customer relationships and contribute to business growth.