National Account Executive

Description:

Join Us as a National Accounts Executive and Ignite Your Career!
Ready to embark on an exhilarating career journey in a fast-paced environment? Driver Hire – the UK’s largest specialist logistics recruiter - are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to join our esteemed National Accounts team. With over 40 years of experience and a vast network of offices nationwide, we're dedicated to offering a full spectrum of recruitment services.
The Role:
We supply logistics businesses with hundreds of temporary staff every day, 365 days a year. Your primary focus will be to provide crucial support to this diverse portfolio of customers and also serve as primary contact for our 100+ office network- you really will be at the heart of our National Accounts department.
Reporting to a National Account Manager, you'll dive headfirst into intensive coaching from day one, immersing yourself in high-profile accounts and participating in pivotal meetings with senior management. You'll encounter a myriad of business scenarios, collaborating closely with various Driver Hire team members to forge meaningful relationships across all levels.
You'll also be at the forefront of our exciting new project, a technology solution changing the way logistics recruitment works for our customers. With this exciting project on the horizon, the possibilities for personal and professional growth are endless.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Your journey as a National Accounts Executive will be varied and stimulating, requiring flexibility and the ability to juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines. Your core responsibilities will include:
* Promptly responding to incoming calls and emails
* Cultivating robust relationships with key stakeholders, including our extensive office network and valued customers
* Harnessing data to support proposals and presentations through meticulous analysis and review
* Executing a range of administrative tasks, from charge rate maintenance to website upkeep and paperwork management
* Collaborating with National Account Managers and our Marketing team to devise innovative marketing strategies for our clients
* Ensuring seamless booking fulfilment by monitoring and proactively engaging our office network
* Providing both administrative and customer support for our, new to market, technology solution
About You:
This role is tailor-made for an ambitious individual, hungry for growth and eager to make their mark. While a degree-level education is preferred, prior experience in the sector is not mandatory. We prioritise candidates with a thirst for knowledge and a can-do attitude. Key attributes for success in the National Accounts Executive role include:
* Exceptional organisational and administrative prowess
* Laser-focused attention to detail and accuracy
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
* A proactive mindset with unparalleled multitasking abilities
* Outstanding communication & customer service skills, polite telephone manner and a knack for relationship-building
* Stellar time management skills to thrive in our fast-paced environment
Applicants must possess a Full UK Driving Licence and be prepared for occasional travel.
Why Join Driver Hire?
Whilst the National Accounts Executive role demands a high degree of focus and commitment, you'll enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment where your career development is our priority. Indeed, many colleagues who joined Driver Hire in similar graduate positions have advanced their career with us.
We take pride in our collaborative culture, where every voice is valued and respected, and we invest in our team’s growth because we understand that our success is intertwined with yours. Moreover, our dedication to nurturing our team has been recognised through recent reaccreditation under Investors in People, a milestone we’ve maintained since 1995
Due to the location of our head office, Bradford, this would suit candidates within a commutable distance such as Wakefield, Leeds, Huddersfield & Halifax etc.
Benefits:
* A competitive salary of £24-26k p.a.
* Hybrid working (with the expectation of being in the office 2-3 days a week)
* Free on-site parking
* Free lunch once a month during company all-hands days
* Benefits scheme providing you with retail & gym discounts, virtual GP service, & money back for health treatments such as dental, optical & physio for you and any dependent children
* 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), plus an extra day off on your birthday
* An optional paid day off every year to volunteer in your local community
Ready to seize the opportunity? If you're ready to embark on your journey with Driver Hire, we’d love to hear from you today!
Please note, we aim to get back to successful candidates within 14 days. If you haven’t heard from us by then, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion