Account Manager
Barnstaple
Hours Monday - Friday 8.30 - 17.00 (Summer Period 17.30 on a Rota basis)
Permanent
£24000 to £27000  DOE (+ 2 tier bonuses)
 
The company
We are working exclusively with our client, a renowned North Devon based business who are currently seeking an experienced Technical Account Manager to join their team. This is a successful company who commenced in 1977 and are now the UK leaders in their field and growing rapidly.
 
What is the purpose of the role?
Managing a dedicated client base and seeking new business to ensure an efficient service and repeat business with the brand, including up-selling and advising on new products and services within pool equipment and accessories .  Dealing with a network of customers, comprising largely of pool construction maintenance companies and retailers of pool products.
 
What will the Technical Sales and Account Manager do?

• Management of customer accounts. 
• Building relationships by continued effective communication and managing existing customers and new business
• Dealing with quotes and follow up
• Upselling the product range in the specified area of accessories 
• Targeting new business and able to create and manage your pipeline

 
What skills and experience will  Technical Account Manager have?

• Demonstrable experience of managing a portfolio of accounts ideally with a technical bias
• Understanding of products and able to digest large amounts of information
• Previous experience within Sales/account management preferred, ideally with a technical bias.
• Experience within a B2B environment
• You will also like to work in an organised manner with a determined approach to meeting and exceeding sales targets.

 
What will the Technical Account Manager get in return?

• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays. Every year worked an extra day up to  5 extra days.
• Realistic OTE of £30, 000 with a basic salary of up to £25, 000
• Free Parking
• Pension
• A great team culture and a great company to work for