German, Dutch or Swedish Sales Account Manager in Manchester

Title: German, Dutch or Swedish Sales Account Manager
Salary: 18-22k per annum dependant on experience
Location: Manchester - North West, United Kingdom
Languages: Dutch, German, Swedish
Posted: 31st Jan 2012
Background

The candidate will come from either an electrical manufacturer or wholesaler with sales and possibly some technical experience. They will preferably have experience in distribution or managing relationships in the electrical sector.

The Role

The objective of the role is to develop the electrical trading business. This will involve developing new accounts across the whole country by phone, email and a number of customer /supplier business visits. Visits will be supported by ESL. Training will be provided and will take a number of months, dependent on the experience and the aptitude of the individual concerned.
1. Research and development into new potential accounts. This will involve internet research and cold calling.
2. Involved in the development, implementation and execution of sales and marketing strategies.
3. Monitor and asses the electrical market, looking for trends that can be utilised for future growth opportunities
4. Development and maintenance of new and existing customers by phone, email and visits.
5. Responsible for building customer partnerships which include developing relationships at the highest decision making levels in the client’s organization.
6. Lead meetings with client and develops project timelines, project plans and specifications on client demands.
7. Proposing pricing strategy for products
8. Analyse reports regarding sales activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine future sales strategy
9. Achieving profitable sales against a monthly target
10. Processing sales and purchasing orders as required
11. On occasion purchasing of goods from specific suppliers to meet customer requirements.
12. Liaison with other staff on deals and general business
13. Provision of hospitality for customers / suppliers

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