Sales Account Executive

Description:

Sales Account Executive - ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you looking for your next career move? Then perhaps you need to look no further! Market leader of bedding and upholstery component company based in Enfield seeking an ambitious, energetic hard working individual to drive their business forward.
We are seeking a highly skilled Sales Account Executive to pursue new clients, upsell to existing client base and achieve sales targets.
Sales Account Executive - THE ROLE
* To maximise growth of sales within the business.
* Ownership of area accounts, account planning and execution.
* Source and generate leads for potential new business.
* Securing appointments with a prospect to conduct either a telephone/online discussion or a face-to-face meeting.
* Prepare quotations and follow up.
* Ensure all customer queries are handled appropriately and monitored through to resolution.
* Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences in the UK and occasionally abroad.
* Occasional visits to customers involving overnight hotel stays, within UK and N Ireland/Eire.
* Build rapport and establish long term relationships with customers.
* Assist the Sales Manager in the Marketing and PR area working alongside a Marketing Agency.
* Primarily office based.
Sales Account Executive - SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
* Excellent communication skills – written and verbal, with great attention to detail.
* Professional and resilient with a positive outlook.
* Team player who goes the extra mile.
* Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook) and CRM software.
* Ability to work well as part of a team, in an open office environment, whilst being able to work independently on your own initiative with tenacity & a drive to improve and succeed
* Ability to analyse lost business and review opportunities to increase successful conversions.
* Background in the bedding or soft furnishings industries would be advantageous but not critical.
* Full UK driving license required.
* Must have previous Sales Account Management experience
Sales Account Executive - BENEFITS
* 24 days holiday + bank holidays
* Free parking
* Company Pension
* Group Life Cover and Benefits
* Hours Monday - Thursday 8.00am – 5.00pm & Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm
ADDITIONAL NOTES
You will be required at times to fulfil other roles within the sales and customer service department during periods of annual leave, sickness and key busy periods. You will report to the Sales Manager
Strictly no agencies